A cleaning system for all laundry, high performance textiles, and sports gear, which includes a washing agent and a protective agent. The washing agent is configured to remove unwanted matter from the high performance textiles, sports gear, and/or other laundry. The protective agent is configured to create a bonded barrier comprising organosilane antimicrobial(s) on the high performance textiles, sports gear, and/or other laundry for protection against odors from bacteria, mold and mildew and/or the like. The washing agent and the protective agent are configured to be used in a two-step water-based treatment process in which the washing agent is provided in a given first step of the treatment process and the protective agent is provided in a given subsequent second step of the treatment process.

Disclosed herein are photodynamic insecticide methods and compositions for the control or reduction of insect populations comprising the use of photosensitizer compounds in combination with light.

Disclosed herein are photodynamic insecticide methods and compositions for the control or reduction of insect populations comprising the use of photosensitizer compounds in combination with light.

A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising a tetrazolinone compound represented by a formula (1): ##STR00001##
wherein n is an integer of any one of 0 to 5; R.sup.1 represents a halogen atom and the like; R.sup.2 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group and the like; the R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 can have independently halogen atom(s) in the alkyl moiety; with the proviso that when n is an integer of 2 or more, two or more of the R.sup.1 may be different from each other, and an azole compound, preferably the composition for controlling plant diseases wherein a weight ratio of the tetrazolinone compound to the azole compound is that of the tetrazolinone compound/the azole compound=0.1/1 to 10/1, shows an excellent controlling efficacy on plant diseases.

A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising a tetrazolinone compound represented by a formula (1): ##STR00001##
wherein n is an integer of any one of 0 to 5; R.sup.1 represents a halogen atom and the like; R.sup.2 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group and the like; the R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 can have independently halogen atom(s) in the alkyl moiety; with the proviso that when n is an integer of 2 or more, two or more of the R.sup.1 may be different from each other, and an azole compound, preferably the composition for controlling plant diseases wherein a weight ratio of the tetrazolinone compound to the azole compound is that of the tetrazolinone compound/the azole compound=0.1/1 to 10/1, shows an excellent controlling efficacy on plant diseases.

A composition for controlling plant diseases comprising a tetrazolinone compound represented by a formula (1): ##STR00001##
wherein n is an integer of any one of 0 to 5; R.sup.1 represents a halogen atom and the like; R.sup.2 represents a C1-C3 alkyl group and the like; the R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 can have independently halogen atom(s) in the alkyl moiety; with the proviso that when n is an integer of 2 or more, two or more of the R.sup.1 may be different from each other, and an azole compound, preferably the composition for controlling plant diseases wherein a weight ratio of the tetrazolinone compound to the azole compound is that of the tetrazolinone compound/the azole compound=0.1/1 to 10/1, shows an excellent controlling efficacy on plant diseases.

A disinfectant formulation comprising a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds is provided. A wipe having a residual biocidal property is also provided. The wipe formulation comprises a substrate comprised of a fibrous material, and the formulation present on or in the substrate. The formulation comprises a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds, a surfactant, water, and an optional fragrance.

A disinfectant formulation comprising a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline) and a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds is provided. A wipe having a residual biocidal property is also provided. The wipe formulation comprises a substrate comprised of a fibrous material, and the formulation present on or in the substrate. The formulation comprises a poly(2-ethyl-2-oxazoline), a quaternary ammonium compound or combination of quaternary ammonium compounds, a surfactant, water, and an optional fragrance.

A method of manufacturing a component for an aircraft interior having antimicrobial properties is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method includes applying a reactive quaternary ammonium ion-based compound (“reactive quat”) to an exposed surface of the component.

A method of manufacturing a component for an aircraft interior having antimicrobial properties is disclosed. In various embodiments, the method includes applying a reactive quaternary ammonium ion-based compound (“reactive quat”) to an exposed surface of the component.