Method for decontamination of a liquid of gaseous environment
AssigneeProguard, Inc.
InventorsRalph W. Emerson, Bradford G. Crandall, Jr.
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Abstract
The present invention provides methods and compositions for inhibiting microbial growth through the use of aromatic aldehydes or alcohols for the purpose of disinfecting contaminated environments. The methods include the step of contacting the unsterile area with an amount of a aromatic aldehyde or alcohol sufficient to control growth of pathogenic microbes. The aldehyde or alcohol can be provided in a variety of formulations.
Claims19
A method for decontaminating a gaseous environment, said method comprising:
- contacting said gaseous environment with a composition comprising an effective microbial-growth-inhibiting amount of one or more compounds represented by a structure ##STR5## wherein R.sub.1 represents --CHO, R.sub.2 represents --OH, --H, or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 represents a methoxy group, --H, or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and wherein said composition is substantially free of fatty acids and emollients, whereby said environment is decontaminated.
A method for killing or inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in a liquid environment, said method comprising:
- contacting said liquid with a composition comprising an effective microbial-growth-inhibiting amount of one or more compounds represented by a structure ##STR6## wherein R.sub.1 represents --CHO, R.sub.2 represents --OH, --H, or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R.sub.1 represents a methoxy group, --H, or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein said one or more compounds are bound to a solid surface, wherein said microorganisms are selected from the group consisting of fungi, protozoa, virus and algae, and whereby said environment is decontaminated.
A method for decontaminating an environment, said method comprising:
- contacting a microorganism in an environment with a composition comprising an aromatic aldehyde having a structure ##STR7## wherein R.sub.1 represents --CHO, R.sub.2 represents --OH, --H, or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 represents a methoxy group, --H, or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, coupled to a solid support through a reactive moiety, whereby said environment is decontaminated.
A method for decontaminating a liquid environment, said method comprising:
- contacting said liquid with a composition comprising an effective microbial-growth-inhibiting amount of one or more compounds represented by a structure ##STR8## wherein R.sub.1 represents --CHO, R.sub.2 represents --OH, --H or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, and R.sub.3 represents a methoxy group, --H, or an organic substituent containing from 1 to 10 carbon atoms, wherein said one or more compounds are coupled to a solid surface through a reactive moiety, whereby said environment is decontaminated.
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