The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, which contains 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazolin-3-one and at least one further component chosen from the group consisting of 3-iodo-2-propanyl butylcarbamate, octylisothiazolinone, n-butyl-benzisothiazolinone, phenetyl alcohol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, salicylic acid, dehydracetic acid, didecyldimethylammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-phosphonic acid, N,N-ethylenediamine disuccinate, and polyaspartic acid. The biocidal composition according to the invention is characterized in that it contains methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one in the range of between 0 and 2 wt. %, in relation to the total amount of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The invention further relates to the use of the biocidal compositions according to the invention for preserving technical products.

The present invention relates to a biocidal composition, which contains 5-chloro-2-methylisothiazolin-3-one and at least one further component chosen from the group consisting of 3-iodo-2-propanyl butylcarbamate, octylisothiazolinone, n-butyl-benzisothiazolinone, phenetyl alcohol, methylparaben, ethylparaben, benzoic acid, sorbic acid, salicylic acid, dehydracetic acid, didecyldimethylammonium chloride, benzalkonium chloride, formaldehyde, glutaraldehyde, (1-hydroxyethylidene)bis-phosphonic acid, N,N-ethylenediamine disuccinate, and polyaspartic acid. The biocidal composition according to the invention is characterized in that it contains methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one in the range of between 0 and 2 wt. %, in relation to the total amount of 5-chloro-2-methyl-4-isothiazolin-3-one. The invention further relates to the use of the biocidal compositions according to the invention for preserving technical products.

Compositions are described comprising an amount of a toxicant comprising a compound of the formula HNR.sup.1R.sup.2, or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4-C.sub.6-cycloalkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6-C.sub.12-aryl group; wherein the amount of the toxicant is sufficient to control termites. Methods for controlling termites using such compositions are also described.

Compositions are described comprising an amount of a toxicant comprising a compound of the formula HNR.sup.1R.sup.2, or a salt thereof, wherein R.sup.1 and R.sup.2 are independently hydrogen, a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.4-C.sub.6-cycloalkyl group or a substituted or unsubstituted C.sub.6-C.sub.12-aryl group; wherein the amount of the toxicant is sufficient to control termites. Methods for controlling termites using such compositions are also described.

Organophosphorus or organosulfur compounds and methods of using the compounds as cleaning agents, particle dispersants, or surfactants, or to remove, disperse or inhibit the growth of a biofilm, or inhibit the growth of, or kill a fungus or bacteria are provided.

Organophosphorus or organosulfur compounds and methods of using the compounds as cleaning agents, particle dispersants, or surfactants, or to remove, disperse or inhibit the growth of a biofilm, or inhibit the growth of, or kill a fungus or bacteria are provided.

Compositions and methods for treating or preventing a fungal plant disease are provided. Such compositions and methods comprise a combination of one or more chemical fungicides and one or more fungicidal bacterial or fungal strains, or an active variant thereof, that controls one or more fungal pathogens that cause fungal plant disease. Methods for growing a plant susceptible to a fungal plant disease and methods for controlling a fungal plant pathogen are also provided.

Compositions and methods for treating or preventing a fungal plant disease are provided. Such compositions and methods comprise a combination of one or more chemical fungicides and one or more fungicidal bacterial or fungal strains, or an active variant thereof, that controls one or more fungal pathogens that cause fungal plant disease. Methods for growing a plant susceptible to a fungal plant disease and methods for controlling a fungal plant pathogen are also provided.

An adjuvant composition contains lecithin and an organosilicon surfactant as defined herein.

An adjuvant composition contains lecithin and an organosilicon surfactant as defined herein.