The present invention relates to a composition comprising an aqueous mixture of a rheology modifier and a surfactant of Formula I:

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where R, R.sup.1, x, and y are as defined herein. The composition of the present invention provides a rheology modifier that does not promote microbial growth and does not require a biocide.

The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

The present invention provides a solution and related composition of matter and methods which synergistically improves a fungicide's effectiveness in resisting undesired fungal growth. The invention also provides wood and wood products which have been treated with the solution, method or compound.

The present invention concerns: a plant growth-promoting agent comprising a compound represented by Formula (I) or a salt thereof:

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wherein Ar.sup.1 represents a substituted or unsubstituted phenyl group, NZ represents a nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group or an acyclic nitrogen-containing group having a partial structure of the nitrogen-containing heterocyclic ring group, n is 0, 1, or 2, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 each represent a hydrogen atom, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.1-3-alkyl group, a cyano group, or a carboxyl group, R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 may together form an oxo group, and when n is 2, R.sup.1 or R.sup.2 may be the same or different; and a method for promoting plant growth using the plant growth-promoting agent.

Methods for organisms control using biocide compositions based on castor oil and/or derivates. In one embodiment, the present invention presents methods of bacteria, fungi, virus and encrustations control. The present invention relates to the fields of Agriculture, Microbiology and Chemical Engineering.

Methods for organisms control using biocide compositions based on castor oil and/or derivates. In one embodiment, the present invention presents methods of bacteria, fungi, virus and encrustations control. The present invention relates to the fields of Agriculture, Microbiology and Chemical Engineering.

A composition and method are used to treat articles suspected of contamination with bacterial spores. The composition and method are effective against bacterial spores selected from C. diff., C. botulinum, C. sporogenes, B. cereus, and B. subtilis. The article can be a textile or a hard surface. The method includes preparing a first use solution by mixing ether amine in water and a second use solution by mixing percarboxylic acid in water; applying the first use solution to the article; and applying the second use solution to the article. An alternative method includes preparing a mixture of ether amine, percarboxylic acid, and water, and applying the mixture to the article.

A composition and method are used to treat articles suspected of contamination with bacterial spores. The composition and method are effective against bacterial spores selected from C. diff., C. botulinum, C. sporogenes, B. cereus, and B. subtilis. The article can be a textile or a hard surface. The method includes preparing a first use solution by mixing ether amine in water and a second use solution by mixing percarboxylic acid in water; applying the first use solution to the article; and applying the second use solution to the article. An alternative method includes preparing a mixture of ether amine, percarboxylic acid, and water, and applying the mixture to the article.

A composition and method are used to treat articles suspected of contamination with bacterial spores. The composition and method are effective against bacterial spores selected from C. diff., C. botulinum, C. sporogenes, B. cereus, and B. subtilis. The article can be a textile or a hard surface. The method includes preparing a first use solution by mixing ether amine in water and a second use solution by mixing percarboxylic acid in water; applying the first use solution to the article; and applying the second use solution to the article. An alternative method includes preparing a mixture of ether amine, percarboxylic acid, and water, and applying the mixture to the article.