Biocidal composition
View Patent ↗A biocidal composition comprising tributyl tetradecyl phosphonium chloride and tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate at a weight ratio of 2:1 to 1:10, and its use for the control of microorganisms in aqueous and water-containing systems.
1. A biocidal composition comprising: tributyl tetradecyl phosphonium chloride and tetrakis(hydroxymethyl)phosphonium sulfate at a weight ratio of 1:1 to 1:10.
2. A method for controlling microorganism growth in an aqueous or water-containing system, the method comprising treating the aqueous or water-containing system with an effective amount of a composition according to claim 1 .
3. A method according to claim 2 wherein the aqueous or water-containing system is paint, coating, aqueous emulsion, latex, adhesive, ink, pigment dispersion, household or industrial cleaner, detergent, dish detergent, mineral slurry polymer emulsion, caulk, adhesive, tape joint compound, disinfectant, sanitizer, metalworking fluid, construction product, personal care product, textile fluid, spin finish, industrial process water, oilfield functional fluid, fuel, air washer, wastewater, ballast water or filtration system.