Abstract: Provided is a novel method for preventing and/or treating hairy wart disease which is a hoof and leg disease of ungulates. The method is carried out by administering an isothiocyanic acid ester such as allyl isothiocyanate to a hoof of an ungulate. Examples of ungulates targeted for application of the present invention include cows such as dairy cows as well as sheep, pigs and horses.

Abstract: Provided is a novel method for preventing and/or treating hairy wart disease which is a hoof and leg disease of ungulates. The method is carried out by administering an isothiocyanic acid ester such as allyl isothiocyanate to a hoof of an ungulate. Examples of ungulates targeted for application of the present invention include cows such as dairy cows as well as sheep, pigs and horses.

Abstract: A controlled release composition comprising a volatile compound such as allyl isothiocyanate and a rosin in a proportion of 0.1 to 100 parts by weight of the compound per 100 parts by weight of the rosin, the controlled release composition further comprising a plasticizer, and the controlled release composition laminated on a substrate or in other forms. The AIT controlled release composition of the present invention can be used for emission of aroma, antimicrobial effect, antibacterial effect, insecticidal action, insectproof effect, fungicidal action, fungiproof action, freshness retention, antiseptic or preservative effect and the like.

Abstract: An antimicrobial agent comprising allyl isothiocyanate (AIT) packaged in a packaging material having a structure wherein part of the pores of a porous packaging substrate is filled with, or said pores are partially or entirely narrowed by a resin impervious to AIT vapor, and a method for controlling the AIT vapor release speed comprising enclosing AIT in the above-mentioned packaging material. According to the present invention, the AIT vapor release speed can be controlled, whereby enabling sustained release of AIT vapor and persistent effect of antimicrobial action. In addition, the antimicrobial agent of the present invention can be widely applied to food industries and various other fields where breeding and reproduction of deleterious microorganisms pose problems, since it is economical, compact and easy to use.

Abstract: An antimicrobial composition comprising AIT and a polyhydric alcohol which may have aldehyde group or ketone group; an antimicrobial composition comprising a surfactant and said composition; a method for treating microorganisms; and a method for retaining freshness of vegetables, etc., both of which methods comprising treating the target substances such as perishables with the composition of the present invention or an aqueous solution containing said composition.

Abstract: An self-adhesive article which is produced by forming an adhesive layer from an adhesive consisting essentially of a polymer of which is soluble in or swellable by an iso-thiocyanate, impregnating the adhesive layer with an iso-thiocyanate to provide a biocidal self-adhesive, and applying the biocidal self-adhesive to at least one surface of a base material. A high concentration of the iso-thiocyanate can be held in the adhesive layer, and the self-adhesive article is put to uses intended for the purpose of providing bactericidal, fungicidal and microbiocidal effects in building and food-related fields and the like.

Abstract: A self-adhesive article which is produced by forming an adhesive layer from an adhesive consisting essentially of a polymer which is soluble in or swellable by an iso-thiocyanate, impregnating the adhesive layer with an iso-thiocyanate to provide a biocidal self-adhesive, and applying the biocidal self-adhesive to at lesat one surface of a base material. A high concentration of the iso-thiocyanate can be held in the adhesive layer, and the self-adhesive article is put to uses intended for the purpose of providing bactericidal, fungicidal and microbiocidal effects in building and food-related fields and the like.

Abstract: An allyl isothiocyanate spray prepared by dissolving 0.1 to 10% by weight of an allyl isothiocyanate in liquefied carbon dioxide gas and charging the resulting solution into a pressure vessel under a pressurization so that the liquefied carbon dioxide gas can maintain liquid phase. The spray can practically be employed with safety for bacteriostatic or germicidal treatment or for quality preservation.

Abstract: An excellent method for preventing the growth of microorganisms in citrus fruits without causing phytotoxicity, taste disorder and pericarp disorder is provided by contacting the citrus fruits for a short time with a high concentration of gaseous isothiocyanate having a fungicidal effect against Penicillium digitatum and Geotrichum candidum.