Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising 3-phenyl propanol or 2-methyl 3-phenylpropanol, or mixtures thereof, alone or in combination with an organic acid or salt thereof, or an alcohol, or mixtures thereof. Methods of preserving products and end-use applications for use of the inventive antimicrobial compositions are also provided.

Abstract: Low VOC multifunctional additive blends provide, in addition to coalescence, increased hardness, hardness development, scrub resistance, block resistance, dirt pickup resistance, wet adhesion, and corrosion (flash rust) resistance, among other properties, to waterborne coatings or other waterborne polymer film-forming compositions, and are comprised of known low volatile coalescents in combination with certain high volatile components some of which were not known nor heretofore utilized as coalescents. The inventive blends have been found to act synergistically to provide coalescence and unexpected improvement in properties of waterborne polymer formulations, while still providing a low VOC content to the formulations.

Abstract: Low hydroxyl value dibenzoate plasticizer for use in a reactive polyurethane composition, including but not limited to thermoplastic and thermoset polyurethanes, wherein the plasticizer is particularly useful in TPU's, a reactive polyurethane adhesive or sealant, or a tastable polyurethane article and achieves comparable or improved properties, including without limitation compatibility, color, exudation, optical properties, MVTR, hardness, tensile strength, tear strength, rebound, compression set, and solvent swell, when compared with that achieved with traditional plasticizers, including other benzoate esters, used in polyurethane compositions.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising 3-phenyl propanol or 2-methyl 3-phenylpropanol, or mixtures thereof, alone or in combination with an organic acid or salt thereof, or an alcohol, or mixtures thereof. Methods of preserving products and end-use applications for use of the inventive antimicrobial compositions are also provided.