Synergistic biocidal activity of ternary complexes of negatively-charged biocides (component A), transition metal ions (component B), and neutral chelators (component C)

摘要

A biocidal composition composed of a ternary complex of a negatively-charged biocide, a transition metal ion and chelator has synergistic biocidal effects as compared with a composition of each of the components alone. The chelator is preferably a neutral or positively-charged chelator. The ternary complex may be used for killing or inhibiting the growth of living cells.