Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing a halogenated acetophenone and an organic acid
US5654330A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Jun 17, 1996 |
| Grant date | Aug 5, 1997 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Jun 17, 2016 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N35/04
- WIPO fieldBasic materials chemistry
- WIPO sectorChemistry
Abstract
Compositions for controlling the growth of microorganisms in or on a product, material or medium comprising synergistically effective amounts of halogenated acetophenones, such as 2-bromo-4-hydroxyacetophenone, and at least one organic acid, its salt or ester are disclosed. Methods to control the growth of microorganisms and prevent spoilage caused by microorganisms with the use of the compositions of the present invention are also disclosed.
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