Abstract: A biocidal, aqueous composition for killing bacteria, spores, fungi, and viruses on nonabsorbent surfaces comprises at least one quaternary ammonium compound, at least one aliphatic dialdehyde having from two to six carbon atoms, and at least one aliphatic hydroxyl compound having form one to eight carbon atoms.This sterilant is stable for weeks, is especially useful between pH 4 to 9, and may additionally comprise a chelating agent.

Abstract: A quaternary ammonium salt of the general formula (I): ##STR1## wherein R.sub.1 and R.sub.2 represent each ##STR2## or an alkyl group having one to four carbon atoms provided that at least of them is ##STR3## wherein R.sub.5 represents an alkyl or alkenyl group having four to 22 carbon atoms, and R.sub.6 represents an alkyl or alkenyl group having two to 20 carbon atoms; R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 represent each an alkyl group having one to four carbon atoms or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 OH; and X.sup..crclbar. represents a counter anion:is an effective miticide and causes no chemical damage to fruit trees and vegetables.

Abstract: A method for controlling zebra mussels in aqueous systems comprising treating aqueous systems which contain zebra mussels or which are prone to zebra mussel infestation with an effective amount of a composition comprising a) a water-soluble dialkyl diallyl quaternary ammonium polymer (polyquat); and b) didecyl dimethyl ammonium halide. A preferred polymer is a poly(quaternary ammonium) compound having the recurring structure [DMDAAX.sup.- ] resulting from the polymerization of monomeric dimethyl diallyl ammonium X.sup.-, wherein X.sup.- is any suitable anion.

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: A mixture of an ionene polymer and a borate that is useful for the control of fungi. This microbicidal mixture is especially effective on the surfaces of wood, leather, plastics, paint, paper and paperboard, and textiles.

Abstract: A method and solution are disclosed for treatment of tissue wounds, particularly ulcerous lesions. The solution comprises a solution of seawater or a sea salt solution to which is added a cholinergic agent to stimulate local vasodilation and neurologic function.

Abstract: A prophylactic agent for controlling venereal diseases. As an active microbicidal component, the agent has an ammonium compound having hydrolyzable ester group.

Abstract: A material for keeping foods fresh which essentially comprises an aqueous stabilized chlorine dioxide solution containing potassium permanganate, chlorinated choline and magnesium chloride. The freshness-keeping material is capable of removing ethylene gas and bacteria from foods, and preventing them from gathering mold while being stored, thus keeping them fresh even if they are stored for a long period.

Abstract: A method for controlling zebra mussels in aqueous systems comprising treating aqueous systems which contain zebra mussels or which are prone to zebra mussel infestation with an effective amount of a didecyl demethyl ammonium halide.

Abstract: A method of inhibiting the growth and proliferation of microorganisms by the use of a polymeric quaternary ammonium composition is provided. The composition is prepared by reacting dimethylamine and a polyfunctional amine with epichlorohydrin.

Abstract: Use of fine-particled biocidal aqueous cationic dispersions of polymers as biocidal treatment agents for substrates at risk from microbes, preferably for fungicidal, bactericidal and/or algicidal treatments. The dispersions of polymers used are biocidal cationic dispersions of polymers which can be obtained from suitable monomers by emulsion polymerization and which contain biocidal cationically surfactant quaternary organic ammonium compounds, preferably tetra-substituted ammonium compounds of the formula (I) and/or alkyl- or alkenylpyridinium compounds of the formula (II), in particular in an amount of 0.1 to 20% by weight, based on the disperse polymer. The average particle diameter of the polymer particles in the biocidal cationic dispersions of polymers is preferably 0.02 to 0.5 .mu.m at a cationic activity of 1.5 to 600 .mu.mol per g of solid, measured at pH 7, and the solids content of the dispersions is preferably 3 to 40% by weight.

Abstract: Liquid, aqueous disinfectant preparations containing a combination of(a) at least one microbicidal quaternary ammonium compound(b) at least one microbicidal biguanide compound and(c) at least one microbicidal phenolic compound,components (a) and (b) being present in a ratio by weight a:b of (16 - 2); 1 while components (a) and (c) are present in a ratio by weight a:c of (16 - 2):1.

Abstract: A water-soluble salt of ibuprofen with meglumine (N-methylglucamine) is prepared, isolate and characterized and pharmaceutical preparations containing the salt for oral administration are described which are clear, pleasant tasting liquids.

Abstract: A stabilized aqueous adjuvant suspension of dimethyl dioctadecyl ammonium bromide stabilized with at least 0.1 part by weight of a polymer of acrylic acid crosslinked with polyallyl sucrose per part by weight of dimethyl dioctadecyl ammonium bromide, plusa method of stabilizing vaccines adjuvanted with such dimethyl dioctadecyl ammonium bromide.

Abstract: A composition capable of preserving moisture-containing agriculture products succeptible to mold spoilage from mold spoilage for an extended period of time comprising a mold-inhibiting agent, a quaternary ammonium compound, and a polyglycol and the method of preserving agricultural products utilizing the composition.

Abstract: An allergen absorbent and blocking aerosol composition for topical application to the skin comprises a highly activated organophilic clay of the smectite type, ion exchanged with a quaternary ammonium compound having aryl or alkyl groups in the range of from 10 to 22 carbon atoms, and a vehicle comprising one or more long-chain hydrocarbons or volatile silicone oils. The composition is preferably in the form of an aerosol composition additionally comprising an aerosol propellant. The composition is applied to the skin, preferably by spraying, to block and absorb the allergenic oils of toxic plants such as poison ivy and the like.

Abstract: A disinfectant composition for medical use is provided that has satisfactory bactericidal effects, and that rarely causes skin damage even when used frequently. The composition comprises ethanol used for disinfection, a bactericidal agent, and an emollient, wherein said bactericidal agent is at least one selected from the group consisting of chlorhexidine digluconate, alkylpyridinium salts, and quaternary ammonium salts, and said emollient is at least one selected from the group consisting of diesters of dibasic acid, triesters of citric acid, triesters of phosphoric acid, polyoxyethylene glyceride of higher fatty acid, and polyglycerol.

Abstract: A method for controlling zebra mussels in aqueous systems comprising treating aqueous systems which contain zebra mussels or which are prone to zebra mussel infestation with an effective amount of a water-soluble dialkyl diallyl quaternary ammonium polymer (polyquat). A preferred polymer is a poly(quaternary ammonium) compound having the recurring structure [DMDAAX.sup.- ] resulting from the polymerization of monomeric dimethyl diallyl ammonium X.sup.-, wherein X.sup.- is any suitable anion.

Abstract: A water insoluble material useful for making biocidal barriers and biocidal filter for use in fluid systems, said material comprising a water insoluble thermoplastic copolymer consisting of an alpha olefin and an alpha, beta-ethylenically unsaturated carboxylic acid, said copolymer having at least one biocidal agent ionically bonded to said copolymer.

Abstract: A sanitizing composition particularly suited to the cleaning-in-place of food industry equipment, comprises:(i) one or more quaternary ammonium anti-microbial agents and/or one or more substituted guanidine anti-microbial agents;(ii) one or more organic acids; and(iii) one or more inorganic acids.

Abstract: Novel nonionic antimicrobial amine glycidol compounds which may be used in cleaning compositions with anionics, nonionics or cationic surfactants as cleaning agents or a preservative in water-based functional fluids or surface coating compositions are represented by the formula: ##STR1## wherein R is an alkyl group having from about 8 to about 18 carbon atoms, and mixtures thereof, R.sub.1 is selected from the group consisting of benzyl or an alkyl group having from 1 to about 12 carbon atoms, X is Cl, Br, or I, and n and m are from 1 to about 6.

Abstract: Water soluble liquid quaternary ammonium polyhalides and quatenrary ammonium polyhalides in water soluble admixture with surfactants, and their use in the control of biofouling in aqueous systems.

Abstract: A biocidal preservative for cellulose-containing products containing a biocidally effective amount of a polymeric quaternary ammonium borate obtained by simultaneous reaction of (A) at least one member of the group consisting of boric acid and salts and esters thereof and (B) an amine of the formula ##STR1## and (C) ethylene oxide or propylene oxide wherein R.sub.1 is alkyl or alkenyl of 8 to 22 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 22 carbon atoms or --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2 or R.sub.1 is alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms and R.sub.2 is --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x --H or --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x --H, R.sub.3 is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen, --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x --H, (CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x --H and --CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 NH.sub.2, R.sub.4 and R.sub.6 are individually selected from the group consisting of alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms, --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x --H and --(CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 CH.sub.2 O).sub.x --H, and R.sub.5 and R.

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: The present invention is directed to an improved chemical composition for the treatment of water which is particularly adapted to provide increased biocide activity. By biocide is meant in particular an algacide, a bacetericide and a fungicide. The composition is also suitable for the disinfection of animal breeding places an the cleansing of soil.

Abstract: A synergistic wood preservative composition is provided comprising a quaternary ammonium compound and 3-iodo-2-propynyl butyl carbamate having the properties of providing stain resistance to wood. The quaternary ammonium compound is preferably selected from the group consisting of didecyldimethyl ammonium chloride, tri-methyl-coco-ammonium chloride and dimethyl-di-coco-ammonium chloride.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method of treating diseases caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2. Disclosed herein is a method of treatment that, through the use of Tetraethylammonium Ion (TEA) achieves a selective and specific inhibition of viral function in diseases causes by HSV Types 1 and 2. TEA can be provided in the form of its chloride salt, unpreserved for individual doses, or with preservatives for multiple dose vials.

Abstract: A thickened organic composition containing a first organophilic clay which will increase the viscosity of the composition and a second organophilic clay which is different from the first and which will impart biocidal activity to the composition. The second organophilic clay is the reaction product of a smectite-type clay and an organic cation having a benzyl group and a long chain alkyl group. The first and second organophilic clays can be mixed into the organic composition as an additive and may be prepared by using a mixture of cations.

Abstract: A novel, biocidal, aqueous composition for killing bacteria, spores, fungi, and viruses on nonabsorbent surfaces comprises at least one quaternary ammonium salt, at least one aliphatic dialdehyde having from two to six carbon atoms, and at least one aliphatic hydroxyl compound having from one to eight atoms.Optionally, a chelating agent and an inorganic nitrite salt may be employed. This sterilant kills bacteria, spores, fungi, and viruses over a pH range from about pH 4 to about pH 9.

Abstract: The microbicidal agents consist esentially of 5 to 50% by weight of the salt of an alkyl-di-guanidine of the formula ##STR1## in which R' and R" denote hydrogen or C.sub.8 -C.sub.18 -alkyl, and R' and R" may not simultaneously be hydrogen, m denotes a number from 2 to 6 and n denotes 0 to 1, 5 to 50% by weight of a quaternary ammonium compound of the formula ##STR2## in which R.sup.1 denotes C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -alkyl or C.sub.8 -C.sub.22 -alkenyl, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 denote C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 -hydroxyalkyl and R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen or methyl, or R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 denote C.sub.8 -C.sub.12 -alkyl, R.sup.3 denotes C.sub.1 -C.sub.4 -alkyl or C.sub.2 -C.sub.3 -hydroxyalkyl and R.sup.4 denotes hydrogen or methyl, X in both cases denotes a number from 1 to 3, preferably from 1 to 2 and in particular 1,5, and A.sup..crclbar.

Abstract: The inventive composition comprises an active ingredient, for example a quaternary ammonium compound, which active ingredient is capable of inhibiting or destroying a unicellular living organism, such as spermatazoa, bacteria or virus. The active ingredient is combined in a synergistic amount with an activating ingredient capable of inhibiting or destroying the enzymes associated with the unicellular organism. The activating ingredient may be capable of releasing fluoride ions, for example, an inorganic fluoride compound. The composition according to the invention is useful, for example, as a spermicide, or as an antibiotic, or as an anti-STD preparation for local or topical application.

Abstract: A non-irritating liquid cleansing composition is described for cleansing eyelids. The composition includes an aqueous solution of Miranol MS-2 present in a concentration of 7-10%; PEG-15 tallow polyamine present in a concentration of 0.1-0.5%; sodium chloride present in a concentration of 0.6-0.9%; at least one microbiological preservative selected from the group consisting of Quaternium-15 and benzyl alcohol present in a concentration of 0.1-0.5%; and as an optional ingredient disodium EDTA present in a concentration of up to 0.1%. The composition is non-irritating to the eyes, has a pH of between 8.0 and 8.5, and a viscosity very similar to water.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating infection or disease in a mammal caused by a virus, such as herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2. A quaternary ammonium compound, such as tetraethylammonium ion or hexamethonium ion, is administered to the mammal in an effective dosage.

Abstract: A method for preventing or treating infection or disease in a mammal caused by a virus, such as herpes simplex virus type 1 and 2. A ganglionic blocking agent, such as tetraethylammonium ion or hexamethonium ion, is administered to the mammal in an effective dosage.

Abstract: A technique and receptacle for disinfecting biological fluids such as whole blood is described in which the disinfectant is prepositioned in a receptacle for biological fluids utilized for clinical evaluation in an amount which is sufficient to disinfect the fluid without interfering with subsequent clinical evaluation. The invention is specifically directed to disinfecting viral contaminants in blood by providing a closed container for the blood specimen which contains an amount of a disinfectant sufficient to destroy without otherwise affecting the integrity of the specimen for future evaluation. The amount of disinfectant positioned in the container is adjusted to provide an ultimate concentration in the blood specimen of aldehyde of about 0.001 to 5.0 weight percent and is buffered to a pH of about 7.2 to 8.5 percent preferably about 7.4.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds have the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.2).sub.m Y X.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms or methyl or ethyl, R.sup.3 is methyl or ethyl, m is an integer from 1-6, X is an anion and Y is a group having the structure --Z, --OH, --OR.sup.4, --OC(O)R.sup.5, --CN, --O--S(O)(O)--OQ, --C(O)OR.sup.6, --C.dbd.CH, --SR.sup.7, --S(O)(O)R.sup.8, --S(O)R.sup.9, --NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 and --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 wherein R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 are alkyls containing 1-12 carbon atoms or are phenyl and Z is halogen and Q is hydrogen or a cation having been found to be very effective bactericides.

Abstract: Quarternary ammonium compounds have the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.2).sub.m Y X.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms or methyl or ethyl, R.sup.3 is methyl or ethyl, m is an integer from 1-6, X is an anion and Y is a group having the structure --Z, --OH, --OR.sup.4, --OC(O)R.sup.5, --CN, --O--S(O)(O)--OQ, --C(O)OR.sup.6, --C.dbd.CH, --SR.sup.7, --S(O)(O)R.sup.8, --S(O)R.sup.9, --NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 and --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 wherein R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 are alkyls containing 1-12 carbon atoms or are phenyl and Z is halogen and Q is hydrogen or a cation having been found to be very effective bactericides.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds have the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.2).sub.m Y X.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms or methyl or ethyl, R.sup.3 is methyl or ethyl, m is an integer from 1-6, X is an anion and Y is a group having the structure --Z, --OH, --OR.sup.4, --OC(O)R.sup.5, --CN, --O--S(O) (O)--OQ, --C(O)OR.sup.6, --C.dbd.CH, --SR.sup.7, --S(O) (O)R.sup.8, --S(O)R.sup.9, --NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 and --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 wherein R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 are alkyls containing 1-12 carbon atoms or are phenyl and Z is halogen and Q is hydrogen or a cation having been found to be very effective bactericides.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds have the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.2).sub.m Y X.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms or methyl or ethyl, R.sup.3 is methyl or ethyl, m is an integer from 1-6, X is an anion and Y is a group having the structure --Z, --OH, --OR.sup.4, --OC(O)R.sup.5, --CN, --O--S(O) (O)--OQ, --C(O)OR.sup.6, --C.dbd.CH, --SR.sup.7, --S(O) (O)R.sup.8, --S(O)R.sup.9, --NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 and --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 wherein R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 are alkyls containing 1-12 carbon atoms or are phenyl and Z is halogen and Q is hydrogen or a cation having been found to be very effective bactericides.

Abstract: A liquid antiseptic composition containing ethanol, acetone, a quaternary ammonium comound, glycerine, and water which is rapidly germicidal, non-staining, and non-irritating to the human skin is disclosed.

Abstract: A bactericidal composition comprises didecyldimethyl didecyldimethylammonium chloride and an alkylene oxide adduct of a polyhydric alcohol being trivalent or more and is effective bactericidally even to feces of a cattle stall.

Abstract: An allergen absorbent and blocking aerosol composition for topical application to the skin comprises a highly activated organophilic clay of the smectite type, ion exchanged with a quaternary ammonium compound having aryl or alkyl groups in the range of from 10 to 22 carbon atoms, and a vehicle comprising one or more long-chain hydrocarbons or volatile silicone oils. The composition is preferably in the form of an aerosol composition additionally comprising an aerosol propellant. The composition is applied to the skin, preferably by spraying, to block and absorb the allergenic oils of toxic plants such as poison ivy and the like.

Abstract: Quaternary ammonium compounds have the formula R.sup.1 R.sup.2 R.sup.3 N.sup.+ (CH.sub.2).sub.m Y X.sup.- wherein R.sup.1 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms, R.sup.2 is an alkyl containing 8-20 carbon atoms or methyl or ethyl, R.sup.3 is methyl or ethyl, m is an integer from 1-6, X is an anion and Y is a group having the structure --Z, --OH, --OR.sup.4, --OC(O)R.sup.5, --CN, --O--S(O) (O)--OQ, --C(O)OR.sup.6, --C.dbd.CH, --SR.sup.7, --S(O)(O)R.sup.8, --S(O)R.sup.9, --NR.sup.10 R.sup.11 and --CH.dbd.CH.sub.2 wherein R.sup.4, R.sup.5, R.sup.6, R.sup.7, R.sup.8, R.sup.9, R.sup.10, R.sup.11 are alkyls containing 1-12 carbon atoms or are phenyl and Z is halogen and Q is hydrogen or a cation having been found to be very effective bactericides.

Abstract: The present invention relates to a wood preservative comprising either(1) at least one of (a) ammonium monofluorophosphate and/or diammonium monofluorophosphate of the general formula (R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.4 N)R.sub.5 PO.sub.3 F in which R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4 are identical or different and each denotes a straight-chain, branched or cyclic, saturated or unsaturated alkyl, aralkyl, alkyaryl or aryl radical, either unsubstituted or substituted by an alkyl, alkoxy or a hydroxyl group, up to three of the four R.sub.1 -R.sub.4 can be hydrogen or can together form an alkylene bridge, R.sub.5 is a hydrogen atom or a R.sub.6 R.sub.7 R.sub.8 R.sub.9 N group in which R.sub.6, R.sub.7, R.sub.8 and R.sub.9, respectively, have the same meanings as R.sub.1, R.sub.2, R.sub.3 and R.sub.4, respectively, and (b) a mixture of a salt of monofluorophosphoric acid and at least one ammonium salts of the general formula R.sub.1 R.sub.2 R.sub.3 R.sub.

Abstract: The invention provides an odor neutralizing composition comprising:(a) a complexing agent selected from a polymer of the formula (1) ##STR1## in which R is a substituted or unsubstituted alkylene group having up to 12 carbon atoms in the unsubstituted chain.(b) a carrier capable of assisting wetting of odor forming compositions; and(c) a cationic moiety; said moiety being part of a chemically independent compound, or chemically associated with a complexing agent or the carrier.

Abstract: Liquid sanitizing and cleaning compositions with diminished skin irritancy comprise a nonionic surfactant and a di-(lower-alkyl)-long-chain-alkylbenzylammonium benzoate or a di-(lower-alkyl)-di-(long-chain-alkyl)-ammonium benzoate, the latter being produced either by ion exchange of the corresponding quaternary ammonium halide with benzoate or by mixing the quaternary ammonium halide with at least about one molar equivalent of an alkali metal benzoate, in water.

Abstract: Use of a long chain alkyl ester as a temporary microbicide at pH-values from about 6 to about 8.5. The long-chain alkyl ester has the formula ##STR1## where R.sup.I, R.sup.II, and R.sup.III are hydrogen or lower alkyl groups and R.sup.IV is an long chain alkyl group having 10-18 carbon atoms, R.sup.V is hydrogen or a group having the formula R.sup.VI N.sup.+ H.sub.3 where R.sup.VI is an alkylene group having 3-4 carbon atoms, A is a monovalent counter ion and n is the number of cationic groups in the ester compound. The ester exhibits a temporary microbicidal effect due to a hydrolytic reaction. As a consequence the toxic effect on human and animals cells and tissues will be low.

Abstract: A method for the control of fouling by marine and fresh water mollusks through the use of an ionene polymer. The disclosed method is particularly useful in controlling fouling by species of fresh water Asiatic clams of the genus Corbicula, the most common of which is C. fluminea.

Abstract: Novel capped polymeric quaternary ammonium compositions formed by reacting ionene type polymers with tertiary amines are useful as microbicides, corrosion inhibitors, debonding agents, flocculants, softeners, and demulsifiers.

Abstract: This invention pertains to a method of treating diseases caused by Herpes Simplex Virus (HSV) Types 1 and 2. Disclosed herein is a method of treatment that, through the use of Tetraethylammonium Ion (TEA) achieves a selective and specific inhibition of viral function in diseases caused by HSV Types 1 and 2. TEA can be provided in the form of its chloride salt, unpreserved for individual doses, or with preservatives for multiple dose vials.