The present invention relates to a pesticidal active mixture comprising pyrazolopyridine anthranilamide compound of formula (I), oxides or a salt thereof,

##STR00001## wherein, R.sup.1, R.sup.2, R.sup.3, R.sup.4, Z and E are as defined in the description, and at least one insecticidally active compound (II) or at least one fungicidally active compound (III).

No rinse, low pH food contact disinfecting and sanitizing compositions comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds in combination with an acid source are provided. The compositions include antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADBAC), alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADEBAC), dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides (DAAC), or a combination thereof together with an organic acid. The disinfecting and sanitizing compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced microbial kill at an acidic pH and even at very low concentrations of the antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound.

No rinse, low pH food contact disinfecting and sanitizing compositions comprising one or more quaternary ammonium compounds in combination with an acid source are provided. The compositions include antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compounds such as alkyl dimethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADBAC), alkyl dimethyl ethyl benzyl ammonium chlorides (ADEBAC), dialkyl dimethyl ammonium chlorides (DAAC), or a combination thereof together with an organic acid. The disinfecting and sanitizing compositions and methods of using the same provide enhanced microbial kill at an acidic pH and even at very low concentrations of the antimicrobial quaternary ammonium compound.

The present invention relates to methods for inhibiting the growth of microbes on live plants using compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof:

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wherein R is H, Ph, Ar, or a C.sub.1-C.sub.60 alkyl. The present invention also relates to live plant products contacted with compositions comprising a carboxylic acid of Formula (I) or salt thereof.

Provided is a method for hydraulic fracturing in a borehole in a geological formation using a process fluid including an environmentally friendly biostabiliser. The biostabiliser is characterised in that it includes at least one organic acid, or a salt, alcohol or aldehyde thereof, such that the at least one organic acid is selected from the hop acids, resin acids, fatty acids and mixtures thereof.

Provided is a method for hydraulic fracturing in a borehole in a geological formation using a process fluid including an environmentally friendly biostabiliser. The biostabiliser is characterised in that it includes at least one organic acid, or a salt, alcohol or aldehyde thereof, such that the at least one organic acid is selected from the hop acids, resin acids, fatty acids and mixtures thereof.

A polymer film, comprising at least one active layer made of a composition containing a polymeric substrate comprising at least one of the polyolefin polymer and polyamide 6, and a coniferous resin acid(s) dispersed in the polymeric substrate.

A polymer film, comprising at least one active layer made of a composition containing a polymeric substrate comprising at least one of the polyolefin polymer and polyamide 6, and a coniferous resin acid(s) dispersed in the polymeric substrate.

Compositions and methods for using cyclopropanated structural analogs of fatty acid biofilm dispersal agents are characterized by superior biofilm dispersion. When used in combination with antimicrobials, these analogs decrease the minimum inhibitory concentration of antimicrobial agents required for eradication of the biofilm and/or treatment of infection. Methods for using these analogs include direct application to a surface, blending with lipid based carriers, or covalent anchoring the molecule to a surface. Typically, the cyclopropanated structural analog has the structure according to formula (I):

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wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1-C.sub.24 linear or branched alkyl group; or
an acid halide or acid anhydride thereof.

Compositions and methods for using cyclopropanated structural analogs of fatty acid biofilm dispersal agents are characterized by superior biofilm dispersion. When used in combination with antimicrobials, these analogs decrease the minimum inhibitory concentration of antimicrobial agents required for eradication of the biofilm and/or treatment of infection. Methods for using these analogs include direct application to a surface, blending with lipid based carriers, or covalent anchoring the molecule to a surface. Typically, the cyclopropanated structural analog has the structure according to formula (I):

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wherein R.sub.1 is a C.sub.1-C.sub.24 linear or branched alkyl group; or
an acid halide or acid anhydride thereof.