PRESERVATIVE COMPOSITIONS COMPRISING A FORMALDEHYDE DONOR TOGETHER WITH IODOPROPARGYL COMPOUNDS AND METHOD FOR INHIBITING THE GROWTH OF MICROORGANISMS UTILIZING THE SAME

摘要

A broad spectrum preservative composition which comprises (a) a formaldehyde donor and (b) a halopropynyl compound; formulations containing such compositions, particularly personal care and household products; and a method of inhibiting the growth of microorganisms which includes contacting said microorganisms with the preservative composition.