Abstract: The instant invention relates to new compounds of the formula I wherein the general symbols are as defined in claim 1 and R1 and R2 are each independently of the other a silicon containing group. These new compounds of the formula I are useful as reducers of surface energy for organic materials such as polycarbonates, polyesters or polyketones or their mixtures, blends or alloys. Polymers with such a reduced surface energy possess an “easy to clean”, “self-cleaning” “antisoiling”, “soil-release” “antigraffiti”, “oil resistance”, “solvent resistance”, “chemical resistance”, “self lubricating”, “scratch resistance”, “low moisture absorption”, “dirt pickup resistance”, “slip properties” and “hydrophobic surface”; and antiadhesion properties against proteins and against microorganism such as for example bacteria, fungi and algae.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid ester derivatives of zosteric acid are effective in preventing biofouling and are readily formulated into coatings or films. Coating or film compositions of the esters, and methods for their application, are provided which reduce the dissolution of the esters into water or loss to the environment. The Zosteric acid esters of the invention appear to function by preventing adhesion of an organism to a surface rather than by acute toxic activity rendering said compositions more environmentally acceptable.

Abstract: A cleaning composition for hard surfaces containing a polymeric compound comprising a main backbone derived from at least the following monomeric components: (I) 20 to 99.9% by weight of at least one cationic monomer according to formula (I) wherein R1 and R2 are, independently of one another, hydrogen or C1-C4 alkyl; R3 and R4 are, independently of one another, hydrogen or alkyl, hydroxyalkyl, carboxyl alkyl, carboxyamide alkyl or alkoxyalkyl having from 1 to 18 carbon atoms; and Y represents an anion, and (II) 0.1 to 80% by weight of a hydrophobic unsaturated nonionic monomer that polymerizes in the presence of an initiator; optionally up to 60% by weight of a water-soluble monomer (III) which is different from either monomer (I) or monomer (II); and optionally reactant (IV), a crosslinking agent in an amount between 0 to 10% by weight, gives improved soil removal properties, antimicrobial and biofilm suppression properties as well as resistance to resoiling and staining.

Abstract: Polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions are provided. The agents are effective against a variety of pathogens including fungi, Gram positive bacteria and Gram negative bacteria yet are expected to have low human toxicity due in part to their polymeric nature. Applications for the polyglycerol anti-microbial agents and compositions include those involving human and plant contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products, textiles and plant protections, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as plastics, coatings, wood, paper and other materials of construction.

Abstract: The present invention relates to the use of compounds of the formula (1) wherein all substitutents have the meanings as defined in claim 1 as preservatives in personal care, pharmaceutical and household; the preservatives can also be used as in-can preservatives.

Abstract: Disclosed are 3-aryl-2-cyano-3-hydroxy-acrylic acid derivates of formula(1a) (1b) or (1c) wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl; C1-C20alkoxy; CF3; C6-C10aryl; or a radical of formula (1a) and R2 is hydrogen; or C1-C20alkyl. The compounds are used as antimicrobial actives for the treatment of surfaces.

Abstract: Anti-microbial compositions comprising certain imidazolium ionic liquids and non-ionic or anionic surfactants and methods of using said compositions in the preservation of personal care and cosmetic applications are provided.

Abstract: Use of fluorescent whitening agents for whitening and the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces, and preservation of cosmetics, household products, personal care products, textiles, paper and starting materials of paper, plastics and disinfectants.

Abstract: Polymeric anti-microbial agents produced by substituting the nitrogen atoms in the backbone of ethylenimine polymers are provided. The agents are believed to have low human toxicity while being effective against a variety of pathogens and are useful in applications involving human contact, such as cosmetics, hair care products and textiles, as well as in applications with much less human contact, such as coatings.

Abstract: Use of compounds of formula (I) wherein R1 is substituted or unsubstituted C8-C30alkyl or substituted or unsubstituted C3-C7cyclo-alkyl, and R2 is H, COOH or substituted or unsubstituted O-C1-C30alkyl, in the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces, in the preservation of cosmetics, household products, textiles and plastics, and for use in disinfectants.

Abstract: Carboxylic acid ester derivatives of zosteric acid are effective in preventing biofouling and are readily formulated into coatings or films. Coating or film compositions of the esters, and methods for their application, are provided which reduce the dissolution of the esters into water or loss to the environment. The Zosteric acid esters of the invention appear to function by preventing adhesion of an organism to a surface rather than by acute toxic activity rendering said compositions more environmentally acceptable.

Abstract: Triazine derivatives of formula (1) wherein R1 is C1–C20alkyl; C3–C7cycloalkyl; or C1–C20perfluoroalkyl; R2 is hydrogen; C1–C20alkyl; or C3–C7cycloalkyl; and R3 is hydrogen; C1–C20alkyl; C3–C7cycloalky; C1–C20perfluoroalky; C1C20alkyl-carbonyl; C3–C7cycloalkyl-carbonyl; C1–C20perfluoroalkyl-carbonyl; or phenylcarbonyl; are described. The compounds exhibit pronounced action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and also against yeasts and moulds.

Abstract: Disclosed are 3-aryl-2-cyano-3-hydroxy-acrylic acid derivates of formula(1a) (1b) or (1c) wherein R1 is hydrogen, C1-C20alkyl; C1-C20alkoxy; CF3; C6-C10aryl; or a radical of formula (1a) and R2 is hydrogen; or C1-C20alkyl. The compounds are used as antimicrobial actives for the treatment of surfaces.

Abstract: The use of 2,4—bis(alkylamino)pyrimidines of formula (1) R1 is C1-C12alkyl or C6-C10laryl; R2 is hydrogen or C1-C12alkyl; or R1 and R2 together form a radical of formula (1a) R? and R? are each independently of the other hydrogen, C1-C6alkyl or C1-C6alkoxy, R3 and R5 are each independently of the other hydrogen or C1-C8alkyl; R4 is C1-C20alkyl, unsubstituted phenyl, C6-C10aryl, C6-C10aryl—C1-C6alkyl, hydroxy—C1-C6alkyl, di—C1-C6al—ky—lamino—C 1-C6alkyl, mono—C1-C6alkylamino—C1-C6alkyl,—(CH2)2—(O—(CH2)2)1—4-OH or —(CH2)2-(O—(CH2)2)1—4-NH2; R6 is C1-C20alkyl, C6-C10aryl, C6-C10aryl—C1-C6alkyl, hydroxy—C1-C6alkyl, di—C1C6alkylamino—C1-C6alkyl, mono—C1-C6alkylamino—C1-C 6alkyl, —(CH2)2-(O—(CH2)2)1—4-OH or —(CH2)2-(O—(CH2)2)1—4-NH2; or R3 and R 4 and/or R5 and R6, together form a pyrrolidine, piperidine, hexamethyleneimine or morpholine ring; in the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces.

Abstract: Personal care and home care compositions are disclosed, which include silver dihydrogen citrate. The inventive compositions advantageously take the form of suspensions, pastes, liquids and gels. The inventive compositions also optionally comprise additional ingredients, and are therefore suitable for a wide variety of personal, home and industrial care purposes.

Abstract: Personal care and home care compositions are disclosed, which include silver dihydrogen citrate. The inventive compositions advantageously take the form of suspensions, pastes, liquids and gels. The inventive compositions also optionally comprise additional ingredients, and are therefore suitable for a wide variety of personal, home and industrial care purposes.

Abstract: Compounds of Formula (1), wherein R1 is hydrogen; C1-C18alkyl; trifluoromethyl; C3-C8cycloalkyl; phenylC1-C5alkyl; phenyl-C1-C5alkoxy; mono- or di-N-C1-C5alkamino-C1-C5alkyl; amino-di-N-C1-C5alkylamino-C1-C5alkyl; C1-C5alkoxy-C1-C5alkyl; R2 is C2-C20alkyl; hydroxy-C1-C20alkyl; phenyl; phenyl-C1-C5alkyl; phenyl-C1-C5alkoxy; mono- or di-N-C1-C5alkylamino-C1-C5alkyl; amino-di-N-C1-C5alkylamino-C1-C5alkyl; or heteroaryl-C1-C5alkyl; or R1 and R2 together with the nitrogen atom bonding them form a 5- to 7-membered monocyclic heterocyclic ring; are described. They are suitable for the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces, especially as antimicrobial active ingredients against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria.

Abstract: Triazine derivatives of formula (1) wherein R1 is C1-C20alkyl; C3-C7cycloalkyl; or C1-C20perfl C1-C20alkyl; or C3-C7cycloalkyl; and R3 is hydrogen; C1-C20alkyl; C3-C7cycloalkyl; C1-C20perfluoroalky; C1-C20alkyl-carbonyl; C3-C7cycloalkyl-carbonyl; C1-C20perfluoroalkyl-carbonyl; or phenylcarbonyl; are described. The compounds exhibit pronounced action against gram-positive and gram-negative bacteria and also against yeasts and moulds. They are also suitable for treating or preventing biofilms on human tooth surfaces and oral mucosa.

Abstract: Use of 4-aminopyrimidines of formula (1), wherein R1, R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as described in the description in the antimicrobial treatment of surfaces.

Abstract: The use of benzyl alcohol derivatives of the formula CH2OH in which R, R2, R3, n and m have the meanings given in claim 1, as microbicidal active substances is described. The compounds exhibit a marked effect against pathogenic Gram-positive and Gram-negative bacteria. They are therefore suitable for the antimicrobial treatment, in particular preservation and disinfection, of surfaces.