The present invention relates to compositions for the photodynamic control of micro-organisms wherein the compositions comprise a photosensitiser which comprises a dyestuff and produces singlet oxygen when irradiated by means of light for the disinfection and sterilization of materials, commodities and surfaces contaminated with one or more species of micro-organisms including bacteria, fungi, algae, yeasts, bacterial spores and fungal spores.

Fungicidal mixtures, comprising 1) a fungicidal strain (I) selected from a) the Bacillus substilis strain with NRRL Accession No. B-21661, and b) the Bacillus pumilus strain with NRRL Accession No. B-30087, or a mutant of these strains having all the identifying characteristics of the respective strain, or a metabolite produced by the respective strain that exhibits activity against plant pathogenic fungi, and 2) at least one chemical compound (II), selected from the active compound groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using compositions of components 1) and 2), the use of a component 1) with a component 2) for preparing such compositions, and also fungicidal agents and seed comprising such compositions.

Fungicidal mixtures, comprising 1) a fungicidal strain (I) selected from a) the Bacillus substilis strain with NRRL Accession No. B-21661, and b) the Bacillus pumilus strain with NRRL Accession No. B-30087, or a mutant of these strains having all the identifying characteristics of the respective strain, or a metabolite produced by the respective strain that exhibits activity against plant pathogenic fungi, and 2) at least one chemical compound (II), selected from the active compound groups A) to F): A) azoles; B) strobilurins; C) carboxamides; D) heterocyclic compounds; E) carbamates; F) other fungicides; in a synergistically effective amount, methods for controlling harmful fungi using compositions of components 1) and 2), the use of a component 1) with a component 2) for preparing such compositions, and also fungicidal agents and seed comprising such compositions.

Compositions which impart a microbicidal benefit to treated surfaces which compositions comprise (or in certain preferred embodiments may consist essentially of, or may consist of): a copper source material which releases copper ions into the treatment composition, preferably a source of Cu(I) and/or Cu(II) ions; preferably at least from about 20% wt. of at least one alcohol, which is preferably a lower alkyl monohydric alcohol) and water, optionally one or more further surfactants, further optionally one or more constituents which impart one or more advantageous technical or aesthetic benefits to the compositions, including one or more detersive surfactants;, and water, wherein the composition has a pH of at least 4, preferably at least 5, wherein the surface treatment compositions, exhibit a microbicidal or germicidal or antimicrobial effect on treated inanimate surfaces or when used to treat an airspace, e.g. ambient air,. characterized in exhibiting a microbicidal benefit when tested against one or more challenge microorganisms, according to one or more of the following standardized test protocols: ASTM E1052 Standard Test Method for Efficacy of Antimicrobial Agents against Viruses in Suspension, or ASTM E1053 Standard Test Method to Assess Virucidal Activity of Chemicals Intended for Disinfection of Inanimate, Nonporous Environmental Surfaces, or European Standard Surface Test, EN13697, or AOAC Germicidal Spray Products as Disinfectant Test Method, AOAC Index, 17.sup.th Ed. (2000, preferably against poliovirus type 1 (Sabin) (“PV1”)

Zinc and copper (II) salts of the general formula CH.sub.2═C(R.sup.1)COO-M-OCOR.sup.2 are disclosed, wherein M-Zn or Cu, R.sup.1—H or CH.sub.3, R.sup.2—C.sub.2-C.sub.25 alkyl, or R.sup.2—CO—O— group is crotonate, or sorbate, or linoleate, excluding the compounds: CH.sub.2═C(CH.sub.3)—COO—Zn—O—CO—C.sub.2H.sub.5, CH.sub.2═CH—COO—Zn—O—CO—C.sub.2H.sub.5, CH.sub.2═CH—COO—Cu—O—CO—C.sub.2H.sub.5, CH.sub.2═C(CH.sub.3)—COO—Zn—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.4—CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2═CH—COO—Zn—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.4—CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2═CH—COO—Zn—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.6—CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2═C(CH.sub.3)—COO—Zn—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.6—CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2═CH—COO—Cu—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.6—CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2═CH—COO—Zn—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.14—CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2═C(CH.sub.3)—COO—Zn—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.16—CH.sub.3, CH.sub.2═C(CH.sub.3)—COO—Zn—O—CO-iso-C.sub.17H.sub.35, CH.sub.2═CH—COO—Zn—O—CO-iso-C.sub.17H.sub.35, CH.sub.2═C(CH.sub.3)—COO—Zn—O—CO—(CH.sub.2).sub.17—CH.sub.3. Salts of the general formula wherein R.sup.2—C.sub.2-C.sub.25 alkyl, or R.sup.2—CO—O— group is crotonate, or sorbate, or linoleate, are applicable as biocides.

An oxo-biodegradable antimicrobial receptacle for organic waste or waste from care activities which comprises a layer comprising low density polyethylene, an oxo-biodegradation additive at between 0.2 and 2.2% by weight and an antimicrobial additive at between 0.2 and 2.2% by weight, distributed in the polyethylene. It affords a period of preservation, in the dark, of at least 3 years, preferably 5 years, at a temperature not exceeding 30° C. The preservation is estimated by the carbonyl optical density resulting from the degradation of the polyethylene, measured according to the standard ISO 10640-2011 by FT-IR spectroscopy. The oxo-degradation is inhibited by the absence of light, and a period of degradation estimated by the carbonyl optical density of less than 2 years. The oxo-degradation additive does not promote Clostridium difficile spores.

An oxo-biodegradable antimicrobial receptacle for organic waste or waste from care activities which comprises a layer comprising low density polyethylene, an oxo-biodegradation additive at between 0.2 and 2.2% by weight and an antimicrobial additive at between 0.2 and 2.2% by weight, distributed in the polyethylene. It affords a period of preservation, in the dark, of at least 3 years, preferably 5 years, at a temperature not exceeding 30° C. The preservation is estimated by the carbonyl optical density resulting from the degradation of the polyethylene, measured according to the standard ISO 10640-2011 by FT-IR spectroscopy. The oxo-degradation is inhibited by the absence of light, and a period of degradation estimated by the carbonyl optical density of less than 2 years. The oxo-degradation additive does not promote Clostridium difficile spores.

New, highly effective and long-lasting algaecidal compositions of aqueous solutions of one or more organic acids and a source of metal ions.

New, highly effective and long-lasting algaecidal compositions of aqueous solutions of one or more organic acids and a source of metal ions.

Disclosed herein an improvement in the fungicidal compositions. The present invention relates to a fungicide composition based on dithiocarbamate and another fungicide compound and a method for protecting plants against fungal diseases using said composition. The invention also relates to the water-dispersible granular formulations comprising a combination of mancozeb and a copper fungicide for controlling fungal infection such as Downy Mildew Powdery mildew and Anthracnose.