The present application relates to a method for producing powdered lauroyl peroxide which is characterized in that a reaction mixture is used which comprises water, lauric acid chloride, hydrogen peroxide, an inorganic base and an alkane.

An aged aqueous antimicrobial composition is prepared by mixing a carboxylic acid selected from maleic acid, crotonic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, malonic acid, citric acid and mixtures thereof, with hydrogen peroxide; reacting the mixture to form a percarboxylic acid; and ageing the mixture that has the percarboxylic acid for at least 14 days.

An aged aqueous antimicrobial composition is prepared by mixing a carboxylic acid selected from maleic acid, crotonic acid, malic acid, tartaric acid, malonic acid, citric acid and mixtures thereof, with hydrogen peroxide; reacting the mixture to form a percarboxylic acid; and ageing the mixture that has the percarboxylic acid for at least 14 days.

The present invention relates generally to methods for forming peroxyformic acid, comprising contacting formic acid with hydrogen peroxide. The methods for forming peroxyformic acid can include adding formic acid with a relatively lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide, or adding formic acid to a peroxycarboxylic acid composition or forming composition to react with hydrogen peroxide in the compositions. The present invention also relates to peroxyformic acid formed by the above methods. The present invention further relates to the uses of peroxyformic acid for treating a variety of targets, e.g., target water, including target water used in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention further relates to methods for reducing or removing H.sub.2S or iron sulfide in the treated water source, improving clarity of the treated water source, or reducing the total dissolved oxygen or corrosion in the treated water source, using peroxyformic acid, including peroxyformic acid generated in situ.

The present invention relates generally to methods for forming peroxyformic acid, comprising contacting formic acid with hydrogen peroxide. The methods for forming peroxyformic acid can include adding formic acid with a relatively lower concentration of hydrogen peroxide, or adding formic acid to a peroxycarboxylic acid composition or forming composition to react with hydrogen peroxide in the compositions. The present invention also relates to peroxyformic acid formed by the above methods. The present invention further relates to the uses of peroxyformic acid for treating a variety of targets, e.g., target water, including target water used in connection with oil- and gas-field operations. The present invention further relates to methods for reducing or removing H.sub.2S or iron sulfide in the treated water source, improving clarity of the treated water source, or reducing the total dissolved oxygen or corrosion in the treated water source, using peroxyformic acid, including peroxyformic acid generated in situ.

The present application relates to a method for producing powdered lauroyl peroxide which is characterised in that a reaction mixture is used which comprises water, lauric acid chloride, hydrogen peroxide, an inorganic base and an alkane.

Stabilized peroxycarboxylic acid compositions and the solid supported peracid stabilizers are provided. Methods of producing the solid supported peracid stabilizers are provided. The solid supported peracid stabilizers and the stable peroxycarboxylic acid compositions are particularly suitable for use in sanitizing equipment and surfaces to reduce yeasts, spores and bacteria, including those having contact with food, food products and/or components thereof, which require or benefit from infection control suitable for direct contact with such food sources.

A peroxide solution of organic peroxide in an organic solvent, including at least one peroxide in a solvent, the solvent having a hydrophobic alcohol wherein the main carbonated chain having the alcohol function includes at least six carbon atoms, the solution also including a second, hydrophilic alcohol solvent representing a maximum of 15% wt. % of the solution. Also, a thermohardenable composition including said solution, and a method and a use relating to the composition.

A peroxide solution of organic peroxide in an organic solvent, including at least one peroxide in a solvent, the solvent having a hydrophobic alcohol wherein the main carbonated chain having the alcohol function includes at least six carbon atoms, the solution also including a second, hydrophilic alcohol solvent representing a maximum of 15% wt. % of the solution. Also, a thermohardenable composition including said solution, and a method and a use relating to the composition.

A continuous process produces aqueous organic peroxide emulsions comprising organic peroxides that have a low self-accelerating decomposition temperature. An associated system can perform the continuous process.