Various embodiments provide an antimicrobial composition comprising: a safe and effective amount of benzoic acid analog or analogs; a safe and effective amount of a buffer system of weak organic acids buffer with the negative log of the acid dissociation constant, pKa, between about 3.2 and 4.9; and a dermatologically acceptable carrier for the benzoic acid analogs and weak organic acid buffers, wherein the antimicrobial composition has a pH from about 3.2 to 4.9. In some embodiments, the antimicrobial composition comprises a safe and effective amount of an antimicrobial metal ion salt, a preferred salt being copper gluconate, at a level and pH that does not precipitate with the weak acid buffers.

A topical sanitizing composition for reducing the concentration of non-enveloped viruses on the skin is provided. The topical sanitizing composition includes one or more pH adjusters, at least one carbomer, and at least about 50 wt. % of one or more C.sub.1-8 alcohols. The sanitizing composition with pH adjuster and carbomer is able to achieve at least a 3.0 log reduction in the concentration of the non-enveloped virus and in some cases passes the EN 14476 standard.

A topical sanitizing composition for reducing the concentration of non-enveloped viruses on the skin is provided. The topical sanitizing composition includes one or more pH adjusters, at least one carbomer, and at least about 50 wt. % of one or more C.sub.1-8 alcohols. The sanitizing composition with pH adjuster and carbomer is able to achieve at least a 3.0 log reduction in the concentration of the non-enveloped virus and in some cases passes the EN 14476 standard.

A liquid agricultural adjuvant including at least one alkyl (C.sub.1 — C.sub.8) ester of an alkyl (C.sub.12 - C.sub.16) acid; at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant. The liquid agricultural adjuvant has a flash point higher than about 100° C.; and the at least one alkyl (C.sub.1 — C.sub.8) esters of alkyl (C.sub.12 — C.sub.16) acid has a paraffinic wax dissolution capability of between 2 wt. % to 20 wt. % at 25° C. A method of manufacturing and using the liquid agricultural adjuvant is also included.

A liquid agricultural adjuvant including at least one alkyl (C.sub.1 — C.sub.8) ester of an alkyl (C.sub.12 - C.sub.16) acid; at least one anionic surfactant; and at least one nonionic surfactant. The liquid agricultural adjuvant has a flash point higher than about 100° C.; and the at least one alkyl (C.sub.1 — C.sub.8) esters of alkyl (C.sub.12 — C.sub.16) acid has a paraffinic wax dissolution capability of between 2 wt. % to 20 wt. % at 25° C. A method of manufacturing and using the liquid agricultural adjuvant is also included.

Provided is a disinfection composition, preparation method therefor and use thereof. The disinfection composition comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 2.2-4.8 parts of disinfection essential oil, 3-8 parts of polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, 0.05-0.5 parts of phytic acid, 0.05-0.5 parts of citric acid, 20-40 parts of a C.sub.2-C.sub.3 monohydric alcohol, and 45-62.1 parts of water. The disinfection composition of the present invention has significantly improved chemical stability, and still has good disinfection effect after storage for 3 months at 37° C., and has a significantly improved disinfection effect, a shortened action time, and an increased killing log value.

Provided is a disinfection composition, preparation method therefor and use thereof. The disinfection composition comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 2.2-4.8 parts of disinfection essential oil, 3-8 parts of polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, 0.05-0.5 parts of phytic acid, 0.05-0.5 parts of citric acid, 20-40 parts of a C.sub.2-C.sub.3 monohydric alcohol, and 45-62.1 parts of water. The disinfection composition of the present invention has significantly improved chemical stability, and still has good disinfection effect after storage for 3 months at 37° C., and has a significantly improved disinfection effect, a shortened action time, and an increased killing log value.

Provided is a disinfection composition, preparation method therefor and use thereof. The disinfection composition comprises the following raw materials in parts by weight: 2.2-4.8 parts of disinfection essential oil, 3-8 parts of polyethylene glycol hydrogenated castor oil, 0.05-0.5 parts of phytic acid, 0.05-0.5 parts of citric acid, 20-40 parts of a C.sub.2-C.sub.3 monohydric alcohol, and 45-62.1 parts of water. The disinfection composition of the present invention has significantly improved chemical stability, and still has good disinfection effect after storage for 3 months at 37° C., and has a significantly improved disinfection effect, a shortened action time, and an increased killing log value.

Nanostructured materials based on niobium oligomers, organic cations, quaternary ammonium salts and copper cations (Cu.sup.2+) with high foliar antifungal activity, which can also be used as biomarkers.

Nanostructured materials based on niobium oligomers, organic cations, quaternary ammonium salts and copper cations (Cu.sup.2+) with high foliar antifungal activity, which can also be used as biomarkers.