Abstract: Microbicidal compositions are described. The compositions comprise (a) 2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole (TCMTB) and (b) an N-alkyl heterocyclic compound of the formula: ##STR1## The variable "n" ranges from 5 to 17, and the heterocyclic ring defined by ##STR2## is a substituted or unsubstituted ring having four to eight members. Components (a) and (b) are present in a combined amount effective to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms on various substrates or in aqueous systems are also described. Also described is the industrial application of the microbicidal composition in the leather industry, the lumber industry, the papermaking industry, the textile industry, the agricultural industry, and the coating industry, as well as in aqueous systems.

Abstract: A method for increasing the effectiveness of a microbicide is described, wherein a microbicide and an N-alkyl heterocyclic compound are applied to a substrate or aqueous system subject to the growth of microorganisms. The N-alkyl heterocyclic compound is applied in an amount effective to increase the microbicidal activity of the microbicide. The N-alkyl heterocyclic compound has the formula: ##STR1## The variable "In" ranges from 5 to 17, and the heterocyclic ring defined by ##STR2## is a substituted or unsubstituted ring having four to eight members. Microbicidal compositions are described where the microbicide and the N-alkyl heterocyclic compound are present in a combined amount effective to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms on various substrates and in various aqueous systems are also described.

Abstract: Microbicidal compositions are described. The compositions comprise (a) 2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole (TCMTB) and (b) an N-alkyl heterocyclic compound of the formula: ##STR1## The variable "n" ranges from 5 to 17, and the heterocyclic ring defined by ##STR2## is a substituted or unsubstituted ring having four to eight members. Components (a) and (b) are present in a combined amount effective to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms on various substrates or in aqueous systems are also described. Also described is the industrial application of the microbicidal composition in the leather industry, the lumber industry, the papermaking industry, the textile industry, the agricultural industry, and the coating industry, as well as in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Halogenated 4'-methoxyacetophenones of formula I: ##STR1## wherein X is a halogen; Y is a halogen; and n is 1 or 2 as microbicides for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in aqueous systems and on surfaces, as well as for inhibiting slime formation in aqueous systems and biocidal compositions containing effective amounts of the halogenated 4'-methoxyacetophenones.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an anion selected from the group consisting of phosphate, borate and molybdate groups, and a method for making these compounds. The compounds are useful in the control of microorganisms in aqueous systems and in the inhibition of corrosion of metal surfaces in contact with aqueous systems.

Abstract: Synergistic combinations of iodopropargyl compounds and hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxyethyl)-s-triazine for use in controlling the growth of microorganisms, such as fungi and bacteria in aqueous fluids, such as metalworking fluids.

Abstract: Synergistic combinations of ionene polymers and hexahydro-1,3,5-tris(2-hydroxethyl)-s-triazine for use in controlling fungal and bacterial growth in synthetic metal working fluids.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an anion selected from the group consisting of phosphate, borate and molybdate groups, and a method for making these compounds. The compounds are useful in the control of microorganisms in aqueous systems and in the inhibition of corrosion of metal surfaces in contact with aqueous systems.

Abstract: A method for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in which an N-dodecyl heterocyclic compound in an amount effective to inhibit the growth of microorganisms is contacted with an aqueous system susceptible to such growth. N-dodecyl heterocylic compounds are also shown to be useful as microbicides in the inhibition of the formation of slime in aqueous systems or the deterioration or disfigurement of susceptible substances due to microbiological growth. Microbicidal compositions containing an N-dodecyl heterocyclic compound in a non-pharmaceutically acceptable carrier are also described.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an anion selected from the group consisting of phosphate, borate and molybdate groups, and a method for making these compounds. The compounds are useful in the control of microorganisms in aqueous systems and in the inhibition of corrosion of metal surfaces in contact with aqueous systems.

Abstract: A 3-halo-5-halomethyl-2-oxazolidinone, a method of making the same and a method of using the compound as a microbicide and for controlling the growth of at least one microorganism in an aqueous system or on a surface. A process for making 5-halomethyl-2-oxazolidinone utilizing an alkali cyanate and an epihalohydrin.

Abstract: Polymeric quaternary ammonium trihalides, preferably triiodides, and use of polymeric quaternary ammonium trihalides to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in aquatic systems, to disinfect or sanitize surfaces and to disinfect the skin of animals, including humans.

Abstract: Compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an anion selected from the group consisting of phosphate, borate and molybdate groups, and a method for making these compounds. The compounds are useful in the control of microorganisms in aqueous systems and in the inhibition of corrosion of metal surfaces in contact with aqueous systems.

Abstract: A method of preserving an aqueous system which is susceptible to microbiological degradation, comprising the step of adding to the system a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein the compound is added in an amount sufficient to inhibit the growth and proliferation of at least one microorganism in the aqueous system.The compound 1-methyl-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclodecane triiodide and a method for preparing same comprising the substitution of triiodide anion for a monohalide anion in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Polymeric quaternary ammonium trihalides, preferably triiodides, and use of polymeric quanternary ammonium trihalides to inhibit the growth of microorganisms in aquatic systems, to disinfect or sanitize surfaces and to disinfect the skin of animals, including humans.

Abstract: A novel ester of carbamic acid useful in controlling the growth and proliferation of microorganisms. The novel compound is ##STR1## namely, 3-iodopropargyl ester of carbamic acid.

Abstract: A method of preserving an aqueous system which is susceptible to microbiological degradation, comprising the step of adding to the system a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein X is an anion selected from the group consisting of sulfate, acetate and citrate groups, and wherein the compound is added in an amount sufficient to inhibit the growth and proleferation of at least one microogranism in the aqueous system.The compounds 1-methyl-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclodecane acetate and 1-methyl-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclodecane citrate, and a method for preparing these compounds comprising the reaction of ammonium citrate, or ammonium acetate, with methylamine, formaldehyde and ammonia in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: A method of preserving an aqueous system which is susceptible to microbiological degradation, comprising the step of adding to the system a compound having the formula ##STR1## wherein the compound is added in an amount sufficient to inhibit the growth and proliferation of at least one microorganism in the aqueous system.The compound 1-methyl-3,5,7-triaza-1-azoniatricyclodecane triiodide and a method for preparing same comprising the substitution of triiodide anion for a monohalide anion in an aqueous medium.

Abstract: Microbicidal compositions are described. The compositions comprise (a) 2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole (TCMTB) and (b) an N-alkyl heterocyclic compound of the formula: The variable “n” ranges from 5 to 17, and the heterocyclic ring defined by is a substituted or unsubstituted ring having four to eight members. Components (a) and (b) are present in a combined amount effective to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms on various substrates or in aqueous systems are also described. Also described is the industrial application of the microbicidal composition in the leather industry, the lumber industry, the papermaking industry, the textile industry, the agricultural industry, and the coating industry, as well as in aqueous systems.

Abstract: Microbicidal compositions are described. The compositions comprise (a) 2-(Thiocyanomethylthio)benzothiazole (TCMTB) and (b) an N-alkyl heterocyclic compound of the formula: The variable “n” ranges from 5 to 17, and the heterocyclic ring defined by is a substituted or unsubstituted ring having four to eight members. Components (a) and (b) are present in a combined amount effective to control the growth of at least one microorganism. Methods for controlling the growth of microorganisms on various substrates or in aqueous systems are also described. Also described is the industrial application of the microbicidal composition in the leather industry, the lumber industry, the papermaking industry, the textile industry, the agricultural industry, and the coating industry, as well as in aqueous systems.