The invention relates to an antimicrobial mixture containing 4-(3-ethoxy-4-hydroxyphenyl)butan-2-one and an organic acid compound chosen from a benzoic acid salt, sorbic acid or a salt thereof, methyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, propyl 4-hydroxybenzoate, 5-n-octanoylsalicylic acid, a hydroxamic acid and dehydroacetic acid or a salt thereof, and also to a cosmetic composition containing such a mixture. Use in caring for, making up and cleansing keratin materials.

A cleaning solution, composition, and portable cleaner are provided that is all natural, safe, non-toxic, edible, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-microbial, deodorizing, and further includes a pleasant fragrance and taste. In addition, the cleaning composition can be free from sugar, alcohol, surfactants, and other harmful or harsh ingredients. In addition, the cleaning composition allows for quick cleaning of any type of object that may be placed in the mouth, such as pacifiers, toys, candy, eating utensils, musical instruments, and mouth-pieces, among others.

A cleaning solution, composition, and portable cleaner are provided that is all natural, safe, non-toxic, edible, anti-bacterial, anti-viral, anti-microbial, deodorizing, and further includes a pleasant fragrance and taste. In addition, the cleaning composition can be free from sugar, alcohol, surfactants, and other harmful or harsh ingredients. In addition, the cleaning composition allows for quick cleaning of any type of object that may be placed in the mouth, such as pacifiers, toys, candy, eating utensils, musical instruments, and mouth-pieces, among others.

The present technology relates to stable antimicrobial compositions comprising a combination of undecylenic acid and one or more organic acids or salts thereof, which can be useful for sanitizing laundry and fabrics. These botanical compositions can still achieve antimicrobial efficacy and keep bacteria counts low while exhibiting exceptional stability. The present technology also relates to methods of disinfecting laundry or fabrics, comprising contacting such compositions to the laundry or fabrics, including adding any of the compositions to a washing machine or automatic laundering machine.

The present technology relates to stable antimicrobial compositions comprising a combination of undecylenic acid and one or more organic acids or salts thereof, which can be useful for sanitizing laundry and fabrics. These botanical compositions can still achieve antimicrobial efficacy and keep bacteria counts low while exhibiting exceptional stability. The present technology also relates to methods of disinfecting laundry or fabrics, comprising contacting such compositions to the laundry or fabrics, including adding any of the compositions to a washing machine or automatic laundering machine.

The present technology relates to stable antimicrobial compositions comprising a combination of undecylenic acid and one or more organic acids or salts thereof, which can be useful for sanitizing laundry and fabrics. These botanical compositions can still achieve antimicrobial efficacy and keep bacteria counts low while exhibiting exceptional stability. The present technology also relates to methods of disinfecting laundry or fabrics, comprising contacting such compositions to the laundry or fabrics, including adding any of the compositions to a washing machine or automatic laundering machine.

The present invention relates to the use of esters acetate, propionate and (Z)-3-hexenyl butyrate, or of a composition comprising these compounds, to protect plants, in particular agricultural crops, against pests, by stimulating the defense mechanisms of the plants themselves. The invention also relates to a method for protecting plants against pests by bringing said esters into contact with the plants.

The present invention relates to the use of esters acetate, propionate and (Z)-3-hexenyl butyrate, or of a composition comprising these compounds, to protect plants, in particular agricultural crops, against pests, by stimulating the defense mechanisms of the plants themselves. The invention also relates to a method for protecting plants against pests by bringing said esters into contact with the plants.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one biological control agent which is a fungicidally active bacterium and/or a fungicidally active metabolite produced by the respective bacterium and b) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C.sub.12-24 fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing as well as methods of using this composition and related uses.

The present invention relates to a composition comprising a) at least one biological control agent which is a fungicidally active bacterium and/or a fungicidally active metabolite produced by the respective bacterium and b) one or more fatty acids or derivatives thereof selected from unsaturated and saturated C.sub.12-24 fatty acids, salts thereof, esters thereof or mixtures of any of the foregoing as well as methods of using this composition and related uses.