Abstract: This invention relates to a liquid residue reducing composition. More particularly, this invention relates to a liquid residue reducing composition which comprises an aqueous solution containing an effective amount of octane-1-phosphonic acid or a water-soluble salt thereof and to the method of using said composition.

Abstract: This invention is directed to a preparation useful on dairy animals. More specifically, this invention is directed to a preparation for the disinfection of teats and the care of udders of dairy animals which comprises:(a) from about 84.4 to 91.6 percent by weight, based upon the weight of the total preparation, of deionized water;(b) from about 3 to 5 percent by weight, based upon the weight of the total preparation, of glycerin;(c) from about 3 to 5 percent by weight, based upon the weight of the total preparation, of paraffin oil;(d) from about 1 to 2.5 percent by weight, based upon the weight of the total preparation, of saturated C.sub.16 -C.sub.18 -fatty alcohols;(e) from about 0.4 to 0.6 percent by weight, based upon the weight of the total preparation, of an iodine complex with disinfecting action,wherein the content of active iodine is from about 800 to 1200 ppm and the viscosity is from about 25 to 35 sec. as measured at 20.degree. C. in a Ford beaker with a 4 mm nozzle.

Abstract: Aqueous disinfectant concentrates and solutions containing iodine, potassium or sodium iodide, and orthophosphoric acid in controlled quantities, including, optionally, a phosphonic acid with complexing properties. Also, a method of disinfecting a surface comprising applying to such surface a solution of the invention.

Abstract: A low-foaming disinfecting agent for spraying or sprinkling applications comprising a quaternary ammonium compound and a foam-inhibiting amount of at least one lower alkyl laurate.