A composition containing a) 25 to 87 wt. % of KHSO.sub.5 containing triple salt b) 1 to 20 wt. % of at least one H.sub.2N(CH.sub.2).sub.nSO.sub.3H compound with n being 0, 1, 2 or 3, c) 1 to 8 wt. % of a surfactant d) 1 to 60 wt. % of a C.sub.2-C.sub.10 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl and/or carboxylic group and e) 10 to 30 wt. % alkali metal phosphate.

A composition containing a) 25 to 87 wt. % of KHSO.sub.5 containing triple salt b) 1 to 20 wt. % of at least one H.sub.2N(CH.sub.2).sub.nSO.sub.3H compound with n being 0, 1, 2 or 3, c) 1 to 8 wt. % of a surfactant d) 1 to 60 wt. % of a C.sub.2-C.sub.10 aliphatic dicarboxylic acid, optionally substituted with a hydroxyl and/or carboxylic group and e) 10 to 30 wt. % alkali metal phosphate.

A composition for destroying microorganisms is used for destroying microflora (bacteria, protozoan fungi, etc.) in a sessile state (hereinafter, a biofilm). The composition can find its application in medicine, industry, agriculture and various technical fields for destroying biological films comprised of complex bacterial communities in an extracellular polymeric substance (an exopolymeric matrix), which form on different types of surfaces: biological, industrial, etc. The composition is pre-prepared by dissolving an oxidant and a buffer compound in a solvent. Once the composition has been prepared, it is applied to a biofilm on the surface of an object.

A composition for destroying microorganisms is used for destroying microflora (bacteria, protozoan fungi, etc.) in a sessile state (hereinafter, a biofilm). The composition can find its application in medicine, industry, agriculture and various technical fields for destroying biological films comprised of complex bacterial communities in an extracellular polymeric substance (an exopolymeric matrix), which form on different types of surfaces: biological, industrial, etc. The composition is pre-prepared by dissolving an oxidant and a buffer compound in a solvent. Once the composition has been prepared, it is applied to a biofilm on the surface of an object.

Methods for improving the properties and productivity of plants are described. The methods include contacting the above-ground biomass of a plant with a composition that includes a monoglyceride. Applying the composition to the above-ground biomass can improve properties of the plant, including improved resistance to abiotic and biotic stresses, and can provide post-harvest benefits (e.g., extended shelf-life) to plant products (e.g., fruits or vegetables) that have not been harvested from the plant.

A composition and method for microbial control on a material surface using a minimum risk pesticide such as a GRAS antimicrobial/preservative component. The GRAS antimicrobial/preservative component is preferably an organic acid.

A composition and method for microbial control on a material surface using a minimum risk pesticide such as a GRAS antimicrobial/preservative component. The GRAS antimicrobial/preservative component is preferably an organic acid.

A composition for odor reduction and bacterial control on a textile material is provided. The composition has a GRAS antimicrobial/preservative additive. The composition may contain an essential oil. The GRAS antimicrobial/preservative additive can be a minimum risk pesticide. The composition may have a carrier. A method of using the composition and an article treated with the composition are also provided.

A disinfectant formulation is provided imparting a residual biocidal property. The disinfectant formulation is used to treat a surface to impart a film having a capacity to quickly kill bacteria and other germs for at least 24 hours after deposit of the film on a treated surface. The disinfectant formulation comprises a polymer binder, wherein the polymer binder is an oxazoline homopolymer or an extended or a modified polymer based on an oxazoline homopolymer, and a biocidal compound. The disinfectant formulation further comprises a carrier. An article having the disinfectant formulation is provided as well as methods of making, using and applying the disinfectant formulation.

Disclosed herein is a herbicide and methods for the control of a grass or a broadleaf weed in a crop. The herbicide comprises an effective amount glufosinate, or a salt thereof, and an effective amount of a metabolic inhibitor.