Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition containing chlorotoluron and 3-Iodo-2-propynyl butylcarbamate is provided. Also provided is a method of inhibiting the growth of or controlling the growth of microorganisms in a building material by adding such a synergistic antimicrobial composition. Also provided is a coating composition containing such a synergistic antimicrobial composition, and a dry film made from such a coating composition.

Abstract: The present invention provides methods and formulations for reducing or inhibiting increase in the concentration of microbes in a water-based fluid. The methods and formulations of the present invention use an oxazolidine compound and a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salts, C1-C3 alkyl- and alkenyltris(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salts and tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine. The methods and formulations of the present invention can be useful in treating water contaminated with aerobic or anaerobic bacteria in oilfield and other industrial applications.

Abstract: A microbicidal composition having at least four components. The first component is 2-25 wt % of 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide. The second component is 2-30 wt % water. The third component is 5-30 wt % of an aliphatic compound having 2-6 hydroxyl groups. The fourth component is 20-70 wt % of a glycol solvent.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for stabilizing liquid enzyme-containing liquid formulations by adding at least one boron compound and at least one alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid capable of forming an enzyme-stabilizing compound. An enzyme-stabilized formulation is disclosed comprising an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, a boron containing compound capable complexing with an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, the complex formed by the boron compound and the an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, and an enzyme. The invention applies to both enzyme concentrate raw materials, and to useful product formulations.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for stabilizing liquid enzyme-containing liquid formulations by adding at least one boron compound and at least one alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid capable of forming an enzyme-stabilizing compound. An enzyme-stabilized formulation is disclosed comprising an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, a boron containing compound capable complexing with an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, the complex formed by the boron compound and the an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, and an enzyme. The invention applies to both enzyme concentrate raw materials, and to useful product formulations.

Abstract: A method is disclosed for stabilizing liquid enzyme-containing liquid formulations by adding at least one boron compound and at least one alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid capable of forming an enzyme-stabilizing compound. An enzyme-stabilized formulation is disclosed comprising an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid or the salt of an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, a boron containing compound capable complexing with an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, the complex formed by the boron compound and the an alpha-hydroxy-mono-carboxylic acid, and an enzyme. The invention applies to both enzyme concentrate raw materials, and to useful product formulations.

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: The present invention provides methods and formulations for reducing or inhibiting increase in the concentration of microbes in a water-based fluid. The methods and formulations of the present invention use an oxazolidine compound and a hydroxymethyl-substituted phosphorus compound selected from the group consisting of tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salts, C1-C3 alkyl- and alkenyltris(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium salts and tris(hydroxymethyl)phosphine. The methods and formulations of the present invention can be useful in treating water contaminated with aerobic or anaerobic bacteria in oilfield, natural gas field, and other industrial applications.

Abstract: A stable, low VOC, low viscosity biocide formulation comprising an effective amount of at least one biocide, 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one (BIT), and a polyglycol liquid carrier of formula (I): R—O-(AO)n—O—R1, wherein n is 4-25, R and R? are hydrogen, C1-C3 alkyl groups, O?C—CH3 group, or O?C—C2H5 group, and AO is a) CH2CH2O, or b) CH2CH2O/CH2CHMe-O block or random copolymer; with proviso that when R and R? are both hydrogen, AO is a block or random copolymer. A method of making such a formulation.

Abstract: The present invention relates to softening formulations, and especially fabric softening formulations, which remain clear at relatively low temperatures and at relatively low concentrations of the active fabric softening ingredients. The formulations comprise an active fabric softening composition and an additive corresponding to the formula: R1—Q—(AO)n—R3, where R1 is C1-18 alkyl; Q is O, C(O)0, or NR1; A is CH2CHR2; R2 and R3 are independently at each occurrence H or C1-4alkyl; and n is 2 to 13; with the proviso that at least one R2 is H and at least one R2 is not H. The formulations preferably also contain water and a solvent which can be aliphatic alcohols having 1 to 6 carbon atoms, aryl alkyl alcohols; aliphatic polyalcohols and their alkoxylates, aliphatic ethers, aliphatic esters, or alkylene carbonates and mixtures thereof.

Abstract: The aqueous composition comprises a non-ionic surfactant and an alkali metal hydroxide.The non-ionic surfactant is a propylene oxide-ethylene oxide derivative of an alcohol of formula IR--O--?C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (CH.sub.3)O!.sub.a --?C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O!.sub.b --H(I )and/ora butylene oxide-ethylene oxide derivative of an alcohol (ROH), of formula IIR--O--?C.sub.2 H.sub.3 (C.sub.2 H.sub.5)O!.sub.c --(C.sub.2 H.sub.4 O!.sub.b --H (II)whereinR is a linear or branched alkyl or alkenyl group containing from 4 to 11 carbon atoms,a (the average degree of propoxylation per mole) is from 2.5 to 7,b (the average degree of ethoxylation per mole) is from 1 to 10, andc (the average degree of butoxylation per mole) is from 0.5 to 4.The content of the alkali metal hydroxide is at least 5 percent, based on the total weight of the aqueous composition.