Interface, Inc.

Douglas E Triestram

Robert H McIntosh, Sr

A broad spectrum, non-toxic, microbiocidal composition effective in killing or inhibiting the growth of a wide variety of microorganisms including viruses, bacteria, yeasts, molds and fungi and algae, that includes a compound of the formula: ##STR1## wherein: R is alkyl, aryl, aralkyl and alkaryl groups including, but not limited to, straight chain, branched chain or cyclic alkyl groups having from 1 to 24 carbon atoms, polyoxyethylene or polyoxypropylene having from 2 to 32 ethylene oxide or propylene oxide units respectively, alkyl phenoxy polyoxyethylene containing 2 to 32 ethylene oxide units, alkyl phenoxy polyoxyethylene containing ethylene oxide units and 1 to 24 carbon atoms in the phenolic alkyl chain, and polyhydroxy compounds, including but not limited to, ethylene glycol, glycerol, or sorbitol. X is selected from the group consisting of Group IA metals, Group IIA metals, transition metals, hydrogen, and an organic ion, specifically including an ammonium ion, that can be prepared from a trialkylamine, di(hydroxyalkyl)alkylamine or hydroxyalkyl(dialkyl)amine.

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Kennesaw, GA, United States of America

Douglas E Triestram