Abstract: A thioacryloyl compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein Z is selected from the group consisting of OR, R and NR.sup.1 R.sup.2 ;R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.18)alkyl; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkenyl; (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)haloalkynyl; 2-(5-chlorothienyl)methyl; phenyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of halo-, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy-, nitro-, and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl; phenacyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of ring halo-, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy-, nitro-, and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl; arylalkyl optionally substituted with one or more substituents selected from the group consisting of ring halo-, (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkoxy-, nitro-, and (C.sub.1 -C.sub.3)alkyl;R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently selected from (C.sub.1 -C.sub.8)alkyl and phenyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising 2-mercaptopyridine N-oxide, and salts thereof, and iodopropargyl butylcarbamate in a ratio to each other which exhibits synergism is disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, compounds, methods of using them, compositions comprising such compounds, and uses of such compositions.These objects, and others which will become apparent from the following disclosure, are achieved by the present invention which comprises in one aspect compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloalkyl, aryl, substituted aryl, alkaryl optionally substituted on the aryl portion or aralkyl optionally substituted on the aryl portion, R having up to 20 carbon atoms and is optionally branched, andA is (CH.sub.2).sub.p, (CH.sub.2).sub.q --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.r, or (CH.sub.2).sub.q --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r,wherein p=2 to 8, q=1 to 8, and r=1 to 8.R.sub.1 =--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --, --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, or --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --.

Abstract: Use as microbicides of thioacryloyl compounds of the formula ##STR1## Compounds and compositions are also disclosed.

Abstract: Synergistic antialgal compositions comprising substituted fluoroalkyl diphenylethers and a material selected from the group consisting of sodium hypochlorite, halodialkylhydantoin, n-alkyl dimethyl benzylammonium chloride, 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide, 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, poly[oxyethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene dichloride], 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate, sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate, 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea, N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine and salts thereof, zinc bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate), p-tolydiiodomethylsulfone and fatty acid salt in ratios to each other which exhibit synergism are disclosed. Particularly effective combinations are based on oxyfluorfen as the diphenylether for use in protecting aqueous systems, such as latices and cooling water systems, from algal growth.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising 1,2-benzisothiazolin-3-one and iodopropargyl butylcarbamate in a ratio to each other which exhibits synergism is disclosed.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising a 2-alkyl-3-isothiazolone and a 3,4-dichloroanilide of the formula ##STR1## where n is an integer from 1 to 2, in a ratio to each other which exhibits synergism is disclosed.

Abstract: A process for butchering fowl which comprises a step wherein said fowl is treated with water comprising introducing an effective amount of a bromide (for example, KBr, NH.sub.4 Br, or NaBr) and an oxidant into said water to control microorganisms. The process is especially suitable for poultry such as chicken and turkey.

Abstract: Synergistic antialgal compositions comprising substituted fluoroalkyl diphenylethers and a material selected from the group consisting of sodium hypochlorite, halodialkylhydantoin, n-alkyl dimethyl benzylammonium chloride, 2,2-dibromo-3-nitrilopropionamide, 2-bromo-2-nitro-1,3-propanediol, poly[oxyethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene(dimethylimino)ethylene dichloride], 3-iodo-2-propynylbutylcarbamate, sodium N-methyldithiocarbamate, 3-(3,4-dichlorophenyl)-1,1-dimethylurea, N-(phosphonomethyl)glycine and salts thereof, zinc bis(dimethyldithiocarbamate), p-tolyldiiodomethylsulfone and fatty acid salt in ratios to each other which exhibit synergism are disclosed. Particularly effective combinations are based on oxyfluorfen as the diphenylether for use in protecting aqueous systems, such as latices and cooling water systems, from algal growth.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising 2-alkyl-3-isothiazolones, preferably 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone or 2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone, and certain iodopropargyl compounds, in a ratio to each other which exhibits synergism is disclosed.

Abstract: In one aspect, compounds, methods of using them, compositions comprising such compounds, and uses of such compositions . These objects, and others which will become apparent from the following disclosure, are achieved by the present invention which comprises in one aspect compounds of the formula ##STR1## wherein R is alkyl, cycloakyl, aryl, substituted aryl, alkaryl optionally substituted on the aryl portion or aralkyl optionally substituted on the aryl portion, R having up to 20 carbon atoms and is optionally branced, andA is (CH.sub.2).sub.p, (CH.sub.2).sub.q --O--(CH.sub.2).sub.r, or (CH.sub.2).sub.q --S--(CH.sub.2).sub.r,wherein p=2 to 8, q=1 to 8, and r=1 to 8.R.sub.1 =--(CH.sub.2).sub.m --,--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --, or--(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --O).sub.n --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 --.

Abstract: A synergistic antimicrobial composition comprising 4,5-dichloro-2-n-octyl-3-isothiazolone or 2-methyl-3-isothiazolone and ferric dimethyldithiocarbamate, in a ratio to each other which exhibits synergism is disclosed.

Abstract: Compound having antimicrobial activity having the formula ##STR1## wherein R is (C.sub.1 -C.sub.18)alkyl, (C.sub.3 -C.sub.8)cycloalkyl, (C.sub.6 -C.sub.18)aryl, (C.sub.7 -C.sub.18)aralkyl, or (C.sub.7 -C.sub.18)alkaryl,provided that aryl or the aryl portion of said aralkyl or alkaryl are optionally substituted with halo or methyl; andR.sub.1 is H, Cl or methyland method for inhibiting growth of microorganisms using said compound.

Abstract: A synergistic antialgal composition comprising substituted fluoroalkyl diphenylethers and lysozyme in a ratio to each other which exhibits synergism is disclosed. A particularly effective combination is based on oxyfluorfen and lysozyme for use in protecting aqueous systems, such as latices and cooling water systems, from algal growth.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition useful for controlling algae comprising (A) a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, cyano, and (C.sub.1 to C.sub.4) alkyl;Z is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, carboxy or salt thereof, alkylthio, carbalkoxy, carboxyalkyl, carbalkoxyalkyl, carbalkoxyalkoxycarbonyl, carbalkoxyalkoxy, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted amino, R.sup.2 O in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or the esterbonded acid radical of an inorganic or organic oxyacid and acyloxy;p is an integer from 1 to 2n+1;m is an integer of 0 to 2n;n is an integer of 1 to 5;m+p=2n+1and (B) a 3-isothiazolone.

Abstract: Disclosed herein is a composition useful for controlling algae comprising (A) a compound of the formula ##STR1## wherein X.sup.1, X.sup.2 are independently selected from hydrogen, halogen, trihalomethyl, cyano, and (C.sub.1 to C.sub.4) alkyl;Z is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, halogen, cyano, carboxy or salt thereof, alkylthio, carbalkoxy, carboxyalkyl, carbalkoxyalkyl, carbalkoxyalkoxycarbonyl, carbalkoxyalkoxy, alkoxy, cycloalkoxy, alkenyl, alkyl, cycloalkyl, unsubstituted or substituted amino, R.sup.2 O in which R.sup.2 represents a hydrogen atom or the esterbonded acid radical of an inorganic or organic oxyacid and acyloxy;p is an integer from 1 to 2n+1;m is an integer of 0 to 2n;n is an integer of 1 to 5;m+p=2n+1and (B) a 3-isothiazolone.