| abstract |
Disclosed are stable, liquid broad spectrum preservative formulations comprising (a) an antimicrobial halopropynyl compound and (b) a butoxydiglycol solvent, and optionally (c) (i) an alkanol substituted dialkylhdantoin formaldehyde donor, (ii) an antimicrobial isothiazolone derivative, and (iii) a stabilizer. The invention is also directed to methods of use of the preservative formulations for inhibiting or retarding the growth of bacteria or fungi. |