| abstract |
The present invention relates to a method for inhibiting the growth of microorganisms in latexes, especially sterically stabilized or cationically stabilized latexes, as well as polymeric biguanides and the following formula (1): Embedded image A composition for use in the above method comprising isothiazolinone of the formula: Where: R is H, alkyl, cycloalkyl or aralkyl; and Y and Z are each independently H, halogen or C 1-4 -alkyl, or Y and Z are the carbon atoms to which they are connected. Together with the atoms form an optionally substituted 5- or 6-membered ring. |