Abstract: The present invention relates to quaternary ammonium salts and their use as mold inhibitors. The quaternary salts can be prepared by a chloride ion-promoted reaction between a tertiary amine and an alcohol or polyol in strong acid solution. The quaternary ammonium salts can be applied to a substrate in order to impart anti-mold properties to the substrate. Preferably, the quaternary ammonium salt compounds are applied to paper substrates in an amount of about 1000 ppm. Preferably, the quaternary ammonium salts compounds are applied as mixtures of more than one quaternary ammonium salt compound. The treated substrate does not require encapsulators, binders, or retention aids.

Abstract: An adduct that has an acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”) and at least one additive. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA salt of a dibasic acid (such as calcium sulfate), or a mixture of the two Group IIA compounds, followed by removing the solid formed. The additives can be an alcohol, an organic acid or a surface active agent. The composition has various uses, including cleaning, food production, decontamination, bioremediation, agricultural application, medical application, and detoxification of substances.

Abstract: An antimicrobial matrix and its preparation. A matrix having its surface coupled to a quaternary ammonium cation. The matrix has functional groups on its surface capable of coupling to an organic moiety containing the quaternary ammonium cation. The functional groups include the hydroxyl groups of cellulose. The antimicrobial matrix prevents the growth of microbes, such as molds, on the matrix. Examples of the matrix include a paper product, a wallboard paper, cotton, linen, wool, and silk.

Abstract: A food additive composition comprising ?-polylysine in higher than normal concentrations and optionally in combination with an acidic adjuvant. The acidic adjuvant may be a low pH solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA-complexes (“AGIIS”), a highly acidic metalated organic acid (“HAMO”), or a highly acidic metalated mixture of inorganic acids (“HAMMIA”). The food additive composition is an effective bacteriostatic preservative against pathogenic microorganisms which may be present in food products. Blending food products such as ground meats and flour-based products with the food additive with or without an acidic adjuvant causes a reduction in the number of detectable microbes for an extended period of time.

Abstract: A highly acidic metalated organic acid composition and its preparation. The acidic composition can be prepared by mixing a monovalent or polyvalent cation and an organic acid in the presence of a strong oxyacid, wherein the resultant acidic composition is less corrosive to a ferrous metal than a solution of a mineral acid having the same acidic pH value as that of the acidic composition, and where in the acid composition is more biocidal than a mixture of the organic acid and a metal salt of the organic acid which mixture has the same acid normality value as that of the acidic composition. The acidic composition can be prepared by mixing at least one regenerating acid, at least one metal base, and at least one organic acid, wherein the amount of the regenerating acid is in excess of the equivalent amount of the metal base.

Abstract: A cleaning and sanitizing wipe, comprising a porous or absorbent sheet which has been infused with a cleaning and antimicrobial composition. The cleaning and antimicrobial composition contains a phenolic antimicrobial agent, an anionic surfactant, a hydric solvent, and water. Optionally, the cleaning and antimicrobial composition used in the wipes may contain a preservative, fragrance, and additional moisturizers. The pH of the cleaning and sanitizing wipes is preferably about 5.3 to about 6.5.

Abstract: A surfactant-free, alcohol-free, water based antimicrobial composition comprising a dissolved phenolic antimicrobial agent, such as chloroxylenol (“PCMX”), and with a pH range between 5.5 to 6.5. The dissolved phenolic antimicrobial agent is able to achieve a high level of antimicrobial activity despite being present at a low percent concentration. Other ingredients include a glycol, glycerin, a neutralizing agent, a preservative, an acrylic polymer, a polysaccharide polymer, and deionized water. Optional ingredients include fragrance, additional moisturizers, and a pH adjuster. The process for formulating the antimicrobial composition utilizes an anhydrous water soluble solvent complex to dissolve the phenolic antimicrobial agent.

Abstract: An acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”), its preparation and its uses. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA salt of a dibasic acid (such as calcium sulfate), or a mixture of the two Group IIA compounds, followed by removing the solid formed. The various uses include cleaning, food production, decontamination, bioremediation, agricultural application, medical application, and detoxification of substances.

Abstract: A highly acidic metalated organic acid composition and its preparation. The acidic composition can be prepared by mixing a monovalent or polyvalent cation and an organic acid in the presence of a strong oxyacid, wherein the resultant acidic composition is less corrosive to a ferrous metal than a solution of a mineral acid having the same acidic pH value as that of the acidic composition, and where in the acid composition is more biocidal than a mixture of the organic acid and a metal salt of the organic acid which mixture has the same acid normality value as that of the acidic composition. The acidic composition can be prepared by mixing at least one regenerating acid, at least one metal base, and at least one organic acid, wherein the amount of the regenerating acid is in excess of the equivalent amount of the metal base.

Abstract: An acidic composition of one or more organic acids blended with an acidulant. The acidulant may be a low pH solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA-complexes (“AGIIS”), a highly acidic metalated organic acid (“HAMO”), a highly acidic metalated mixture of inorganic acids (“HAMMIA”), one or more strong inorganic acids, or an acidic salt. The acidic composition is an effective bacteriostatic preservative against pathogenic microorganisms which may be present in food products. Contacting ready-to-eat food products such as frankfurters, as well as raw animal carcasses, with the acidic composition causes a reduction in the number of detectable microbes for an extended period of time.

Abstract: The use of a highly acidic metalated organic acid composition (“HAMO”) as a food additive. The HAMO is used to reduce biological contaminants, and thus preserve, a nutriment. The HAMO is being absorbed in, or adsorbed on, a nutriment material to give a prepared nutriment.

Abstract: The use of a highly acidic metalated organic acid composition (“HAMO”) as a food additive. The HAMO is used to reduce biological contaminants, and thus preserve, a nutriment. The HAMO is being absorbed in, or adsorbed on, a nutriment material to give a prepared nutriment.

Abstract: The use of a highly acidic metalated organic acid composition (“HAMO”) as a food additive. The HAMO is used to reduce biological contaminants, and thus preserve, a nutriment. The HAMO is being absorbed in, or adsorbed on, a nutriment material to give a prepared nutriment.

Abstract: An adduct that has an acidic solution of sparingly-soluble Group IIA complexes (“AGIIS”) and at least one additive. The AGIIS can be prepared by mixing a mineral acid (such as sulfuric acid), and a Group IIA hydroxide (such as calcium hydroxide) or a Group IIA salt of a dibasic acid (such as calcium sulfate), or a mixture of the two Group IIA compounds, followed by removing the solid formed. The additives can be an alcohol, an organic acid or a surface active agent. The composition has various uses, including cleaning, food production, decontamination, bioremediation, agricultural application, medical application, and detoxification of substances.