Interox Chemicals Limited

Joseph M Schofield

Alun P James

John P Sankey

Inderbir K Tranter

The incorporation of many percarboxylic acids in household formulations is precluded from by adverse physicochemical properties, such as a propensity to decompose too quickly during storage or explode on impact or when subjected to pressure, though otherwise they would be effective disinfectants and bleaching agents, especially at hand-hot temperatures. The invention provides a stable and effective selection of organic percarboxylic acids which satisfy one or other of the general formulae (1) or (2):

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Paris, France

Joseph M Schofield