An antibacterial and antifungal polyester material is provided, which includes a polyester resin substrate material and a plurality of functional polyester master-batches. The functional polyester master-batches are dispersed in the polyester resin substrate material. Each of the functional polyester master-batches includes a polyester resin matrix material and an antibacterial and antifungal additive. The antibacterial and antifungal additive includes a plurality of glass beads. The glass beads are dispersed in the polyester resin matrix material, and a plurality of silver nanoparticles are distributed on an outer surface of each of the glass beads.

A bioactive coated substrate includes a base substrate, a first interlayer disposed over the base substrate, an outermost bioactive layer disposed on the first interlayer, and a topcoat layer disposed on the outermost bioactive layer. Characteristically, a plurality of microscopic openings extending through the topcoat layer and the outermost bioactive layer expose the first interlayer and the outermost bioactive layer. A method for forming the bioactive coated substrate is also provided.

Disclosed is a biodegradable resin composite material including a biodegradable polymer resin and multifunctional particles, wherein: (a) the multifunctional particles include 10-70 wt. % of a hydrophobic active ingredient, 21-72 wt. % of a polysaccharide, 3.80-20 wt. % of a crosslinking agent, 1.00-6 wt. % of a catalyst, 0.10-5 wt. % of a silica flow aid, optionally 0.10-5 wt. % of a desiccant, optionally 0.20-20 wt. % emulsifier, optionally 1-10 wt. % of a degradation enhancer, and optionally 1-10 wt. % of particle dispersion aids; (b) the multifunctional particles are anhydrous; and (c) the hydrophobic active ingredient is encapsulated in a crosslinked polysaccharide matrix. Alternative multifunctional particles useful in the invention are also disclosed.

Provided is an antibacterial liquid with excellent temporal stability in which caking due to sedimentation of solid components does not occur and with which a film capable of stably maintaining antibacterial properties can be formed, in a case of being formed into a film. Also provided are an antibacterial film formed using the antibacterial liquid, and a spray and a cloth including the antibacterial liquid. The antibacterial liquid includes an antibacterial microparticle, a binder, and a solvent, in which the antibacterial microparticle contains a silver-supporting inorganic oxide, the binder includes at least one compound having a siloxane bond, the solvent includes an alcohol and water, the concentration of solid contents is less than 5% by mass with respect to the total mass of the antibacterial liquid, and the content of the compound having a siloxane bond is 60% by mass or more with respect to the total solid content of the antibacterial liquid.

The present invention is a method for controlling the metabolism of a branched fatty acid including, bringing (a) one or more compounds selected from a compound represented by the following general formula (1) into contact with a microorganism to control the metabolism of a branched fatty acid of the microorganism,

RO—(C.sub.2H.sub.4O).sub.n—H  (1) wherein R is a linear aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 9 or more and 16 or less carbons, and n is 0 or 1.

The present invention is a method for controlling the metabolism of a branched fatty acid including, bringing (a) one or more compounds selected from a compound represented by the following general formula (1) into contact with a microorganism to control the metabolism of a branched fatty acid of the microorganism,

RO—(C.sub.2H.sub.4O).sub.n—H  (1) wherein R is a linear aliphatic hydrocarbon group with 9 or more and 16 or less carbons, and n is 0 or 1.

The present invention is related to the field of liquid disinfectant formulas, specifically with obtaining disinfectant compositions applicable to hard and smooth surfaces, porous surfaces and for human use; particularly with disinfectant compositions that allow the surface or surfaces where it is applied, a disinfection with a prolonged effect, for periods greater than 24 hours. More particularly with the use of long-lasting disinfectant compounds, some of them approved by international agencies such as the EPA, and which are also approved by the FDA for cosmetic use due to their low or null toxicity. More particularly, the present invention relates to the formulation of said compositions.

The present invention is related to the field of liquid disinfectant formulas, specifically with obtaining disinfectant compositions applicable to hard and smooth surfaces, porous surfaces and for human use; particularly with disinfectant compositions that allow the surface or surfaces where it is applied, a disinfection with a prolonged effect, for periods greater than 24 hours. More particularly with the use of long-lasting disinfectant compounds, some of them approved by international agencies such as the EPA, and which are also approved by the FDA for cosmetic use due to their low or null toxicity. More particularly, the present invention relates to the formulation of said compositions.

A no-rinse freshening composition for treating an inanimate surface or article is described. The freshening composition includes: at least 85% by weight of the freshening composition of water; a carboxylic acid; a salt of citric acid; and a mixture of first and second antimicrobial agents, wherein each of the first and second antimicrobial agents is according to Formula (I). The composition has a neat pH of from 3 to 6 at room temperature and a weight ratio of the total amount of the carboxylic acid and the salt of citric acid to the mixture of the first and second antimicrobial agents is from 1:1 to 10:1.

A no-rinse freshening composition for treating an inanimate surface or article is described. The freshening composition includes: at least 85% by weight of the freshening composition of water; a carboxylic acid; a salt of citric acid; and a mixture of first and second antimicrobial agents, wherein each of the first and second antimicrobial agents is according to Formula (I). The composition has a neat pH of from 3 to 6 at room temperature and a weight ratio of the total amount of the carboxylic acid and the salt of citric acid to the mixture of the first and second antimicrobial agents is from 1:1 to 10:1.