An emulsifiable concentrate comprising a benzoic acid herbicide in acid form dissolved in an amide solvent and an amide solvent and an amine emulsion stabiliser. Preferably: the benzoic acid herbicide is selected from TBA, chloramben and dicamba acid, the amine is of the formula (I) NR.sup.1R.sup.2R.sup.3 where wherein R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 are independently selected from the group selected from hydrogen; C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl; C.sub.5 or C.sub.6 cycloaliphatic optionally substituted with from one to four C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl groups and/or an amino-C.sub.1 to C.sub.4 alkyl group; C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkyl substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.10 alkoxy, amino, (C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl)amino and di-(C.sub.1 to C.sub.6 alkyl)amino; and the group wherein two of R.sub.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 together form a ring of 5 or 6 constituent ring members selected from methylene, O, N(H) and N(C.sub.1 to C.sub.6-alkyl) and the other of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is selected from hydrogen, C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl and C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl substituted with a substituent selected from the group consisting of hydroxyl, C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkoxy, amino and (C.sub.1 to C.sub.5 alkyl)amino; and wherein at least one of R.sup.1, R.sup.2 and R.sup.3 is other than hydrogen, and the amide solvents are of the formula (II) R.sup.4CONR.sup.5R.sup.6 where R is selected from the group consisting of hydrogen and C.sub.1 to C.sub.17 hydrocarbyl, and R.sup.5 and R.sup.6 are is selected from the group consisting of C.sub.1 to C.sub.15 hydrocarbyl and may together from a ring incorporating the nitrogen of the amide comprising 4 or 5 methylene groups.

Provided herein are screening methods for identifying compounds for use as an arthropod repellent based on the masking or inhibition of the detection of the skin odor by a cpA neuron. Provided herein are also screening methods for identifying compounds for use as an arthropod attractant based on activation of the cpA neuron. Further provided are one or more compounds identified using the screening methods described herein, and compositions containing such compounds.

Provided herein are screening methods for identifying compounds for use as an arthropod repellent based on the masking or inhibition of the detection of the skin odor by a cpA neuron. Provided herein are also screening methods for identifying compounds for use as an arthropod attractant based on activation of the cpA neuron. Further provided are one or more compounds identified using the screening methods described herein, and compositions containing such compounds.

A composition having biocidal properties is disclosed. The composition includes a first biocide, optionally a second biocide, and a biocide enhancing agent. The first biocide may comprise an isothiazolin. The second biocide may comprise a pyrithione. The biocide enhancing agent may comprise an amine, an amine salt, an amine oxide, or mixtures thereof. The amine compound may have a carbon chain length of at least six carbon atoms, such as at least eight carbon atoms.

A composition having biocidal properties is disclosed. The composition includes a first biocide, optionally a second biocide, and a biocide enhancing agent. The first biocide may comprise an isothiazolin. The second biocide may comprise a pyrithione. The biocide enhancing agent may comprise an amine, an amine salt, an amine oxide, or mixtures thereof. The amine compound may have a carbon chain length of at least six carbon atoms, such as at least eight carbon atoms.

A composition having biocidal properties is disclosed. The composition includes a first biocide, optionally a second biocide, and a biocide enhancing agent. The first biocide may comprise an isothiazolin. The second biocide may comprise a pyrithione. The biocide enhancing agent may comprise an amine, an amine salt, an amine oxide, or mixtures thereof. The amine compound may have a carbon chain length of at least six carbon atoms, such as at least eight carbon atoms.

The invention relates to an antimicrobial mixture containing 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-phenyl)butan-2-one and an ammonium compound chosen from a fatty-chain C.sub.20 to C.sub.24 tri-methylammonium salt and a (C.sub.8-C.sub.28)alkyldimethylbenzylammonium salt, and also to a cosmetic composition containing such a mixture. Use into caring for, making up and cleansing keratin materials.

The invention relates to an antimicrobial mixture containing 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxy-phenyl)butan-2-one and an ammonium compound chosen from a fatty-chain C.sub.20 to C.sub.24 tri-methylammonium salt and a (C.sub.8-C.sub.28)alkyldimethylbenzylammonium salt, and also to a cosmetic composition containing such a mixture. Use into caring for, making up and cleansing keratin materials.

Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.

Disclosed are compositions comprising a) an antimicrobial agent, which is selected from the group consisting of biocides containing halogen atoms and/or containing phenolic moieties, formic acid, chlorine dioxide, chlorine dioxide generating compounds, dialdehydes; components containing an antimicrobial metal such as antimicrobial silver, and b) a polyamine, especially a polyethylenimine. The polyamine is effective as a booster for the antimicrobial agent.