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(57) [Summary] [Structure] General formula [Chemical formula 1] (R is a C 7-19 alkyl or alkenyl group, Z 1 , An antibacterial agent containing as an active ingredient a salt of a monoglyceride polycarboxylic acid ester in which one of Z 2 is a hydrogen atom and the other is a polyvalent carboxylic acid residue). [Effect] There is little irritation to the skin, good compounding stability, and excellent antibacterial performance against pathogenic bacteria. It is suitably used for antibacterial treatment of processed food materials, tableware, food manufacturing equipment, cosmetics, cosmetics, clothing and the like. |