Synergistic antimicrobial compositions containing methylene-bis(thiocyanate) and an organic acid
US5728730A · kind A · utility
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| Filing date | Mar 3, 1997 |
| Grant date | Mar 17, 1998 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Mar 3, 2017 |
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- Technology area (CPC A)Human Necessities
- CPC primaryA01N47/48
- 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 methylene-bis(thiocyanate) 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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