| abstract |
There is provided the use of a chelant selected from the succinic acid, glutaric acid, phosphonic acid classes or any salts thereof and mixture thereof as a bactericidal compound. Also provided herein are bactericidal compositions containing said chelant with or without conventional bactericidal agents. Further provided herein is a method for reducing the growth of a bacteria strain, which comprises the step of exposing said bacteria strain to a bactericidal composition of the invention. |