FATTY ACID-BASED ANTIFUNGAL COMPOSITION HAVING RESIDUAL ACTIVITY

An environmentally compatible, non-phytotoxic anti-fungal composition is provided having an active ingredient which comprises a fatty acid metal salt having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The metal salt may be formed from metals including calcium, copper, magnesium, and zinc. Additional formulation enha...

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Main Authors SEDUN; FREDERICK S, KULENKAMPFF; HELLMUT E
Format Patent
LanguageEnglish
Published 21.09.1993
Subjects
AGRICULTURE
ANIMAL HUSBANDRY
BIOCIDES, e.g. AS DISINFECTANTS, AS PESTICIDES, AS HERBICIDES
FISHING
FORESTRY
HUMAN NECESSITIES
HUNTING
PEST REPELLANTS OR ATTRACTANTS
PLANT GROWTH REGULATORS
PRESERVATION OF BODIES OF HUMANS OR ANIMALS OR PLANTS OR PARTSTHEREOF
TRAPPING
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Summary:An environmentally compatible, non-phytotoxic anti-fungal composition is provided having an active ingredient which comprises a fatty acid metal salt having from 4 to 18 carbon atoms. The metal salt may be formed from metals including calcium, copper, magnesium, and zinc. Additional formulation enhancing agents, such as dispersants, wetting agents and gums, are typically included within the composition. The composition is advantageous in that it exhibits a residual fungicidal effect lasting up to 2 months.
Bibliography:Application Number: US19920818613